36 years old, 5'1", 180 pounds. Can I get a sleeve bypass surgery?

Hello,Thank you for your question!
Unfortunately, Bariatric Surgeries are performed after 35 BMI and your BMI is 34. But we can suggest you gastric balloon or gastric botox. These procedures can help you as well.
Dr.HE

At 5'1" and 180 pounds, your BMI is around 34, which puts you in the obese category. This means you likely qualify for weight loss surgery, especially if you have health conditions related to your weight, such as insulin resistance, PCOS, joint pain, or extreme fatigue.
A gastric sleeve could help by reducing your stomach size, making it easier to eat less and feel full faster. However, given your history of metabolic struggles and difficulty losing weight even with extreme calorie restriction, a gastric bypass might be a better option. Gastric bypass not only limits portion sizes but also changes how your body absorbs food, which could be more effective in helping you reach a healthy weight.
If your goal is to get back to your normal weight of 130-145 pounds and nothing else has worked, weight loss surgery is definitely an option worth considering.

Hello, hope you are well. One of the eligibility factors for bariatric surgery is the BMI, which cannot be calculated based on weight alone, as your height is also needed. Based on your reported symptoms, weight loss journery, and probable elevated BMI, you would qualify for bariatric surgery. However, you woud have to be evaluated by a cerfied riatric surgeon in order to determine which procedure you qualify for, as it would not necesarrily be a bypass. Hope this answer was helpful. Do not hesitate to contact us if another question comes up.

Your BMI of 34+ makes you a great candidate for the Gastric Sleeve surgery.  Its less invasive then the bypass, but has similar weight loss.   There are several weight loss surgeries available that can get you to your goal and help you stay there, but make sure there is nutritional counseling available and at least a 5 year follow up plan.

Hi love, 
I'm so sorry you are struggling with your weight! According to my calculation, your BMI is right at 34. Most insurance companies will approve the surgery - gastric sleeve or gastric bypass - once your BMI is 40 OR if it is 35 or greater with a medical comorbidity (like arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, the list goes on...). With that being said, even if you do not qualify for surgery today, you will absolutely benefit from speaking to someone who is trained in obesity medicine to talk about all of your weight loss options (this can include, diet, exercise, certain medications, and surgery of course). Best of luck - I wish you happiness & good health!

Dr. Kandace Kichler