Is it possible or recommend to have gastric sleeve for my 36.31 BMI? I’m 5’3 and currently weigh in at 205lbs.

Hello,Thank you for your question!
Gastric sleeve surgeries are performed after 35 BMI which means your condition suits.
Best wishes.Dr.HE

With a BMI of 36.3, gastric sleeve surgery is possible and often recommended if you have weight-related comorbidities like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea. Most surgeons follow the NIH guidelines, which suggest bariatric surgery for individuals with a BMI of 35+ if they have obesity-related health conditions.
If you don’t have comorbidities, some programs may still approve you, especially if you’ve struggled with weight loss through diet and exercise.

Hey, thank you for your question Right now your BMI is 36.3 kg/m2. I think you are an excellent candidate for the gastric sleeve, I recommend this procedure because it has a positive metabolic effect, many comorbidities such as diabetes, cholesterol and sleep apnea improve soon after the surgery, less risk of vitamin deficiencies post-surgery, desire to eat decreases and more. The sleeve has a succesful rate among patients, just make sure to get your evaluation from a professional, this way you can evaluate all the available options for your particular case. Hope my answer helped you!