I am 5'6 and 227lbs. Would I be recommended for weightloss surgery? (photo)

Hi, you are a great candidate for a Bariatric procedure, and there are a lot of them, like Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your underlying medical conditions, and your goals. In your case, I would recommend considering a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better-eating habits, improving your arthritis and a healthier lifestyle. At 227 Lbs. and 5'6 the BMI is 36.6 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class II, and the sleeve gastrectomy has shown to be a very effective metabolic procedure in obesity remission helping you to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I hope you can find the results you are looking for! You'll do great!- A.L

Your BMI may qualify for bariatric surgery although insurance requirements vary. Some insurances require you to have a major comorbidity related to obesity like obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes or hypertension. Some consider arthritis and some do not, some require 2 and some require 1 and some require none. Most patients have tried multiple diet plans before but it would be important to know that you are sticking to an organized structured meal plan that works for you as well as an exercise plan and how your weight loss is progressing. Of course it also depends on your goals are you looking to lose a few pounds or a lot of weight and how much? Have you tried pharmacotherapy or non surgical medical weight loss before? The base of any good weight management program is lifestyle changes and that should be your goal. The treatment should start with least invasive and work your way up from there in my opinion.