I'm 5'4" and weigh 185 lbs. Do I qualify for a gastric sleeve?

By weight and height the BMI give us a diagnosis of obesity. But to qualify for bariatric surgery there are other factors as associated diseases, body composition ( Body fat percentage), etc. Each case is asses individually. A consult with a bariatric specialist will help you dissipate all you doubts.

To qualify for a gastric sleeve surgery, the general guidelines are having a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
With your current BMI of 38, you are close to the threshold but may still qualify if you have any obesity-related health issues.

Hello,Thank you so much for your question!
Your BMI is 31.8 however gastric sleeve surgeries are performed after 35 BMI. That means your condition doesn't suit for the surgery. Other methods like gastric balloon or gastric botox can be done in this situation.
Best wishesDr.HE

Yes you could qualify, but you need a complete evaluation to determine your candidacy for weight loss surgery. Other factors that can influence in patient selection for bariatric or weigh loss surgery are: the presence of any illnesses or condition related to excess weight , a clear benefit is well established, and no contraindications present.
AMG

Gastric Sleeve is offered to some with low BMI.It will require that you understand risk & benefits and be able to give informed consent. Also you have to understand that if you have no major medical co-morbidity, then this is considered cosmetic and you are required for the entire cost of surgery.

Hey, thank you for your question. The main indicator to see if you are a good candidate to get surgery is by knowing your body mass index which corresponds to 31.8 kg/m2 what is consider to be a type I (you do qualify). I recommend that you visit a Professional and get all the available options and information for your particular case.

Blessings, hope this was helpful.