What's the Ideal Weight to Perform the Gastric Bypass? I'm Currenly 340 Lbs and Interested.

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I'm a 36 yr old male weighing 340 lbs. I've stopped smoking and drinking alcohol. I'm currently exercising and trying to train myself to eat healthy. How much weight will I loose? Would I need a tummy tuck?

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

The ideal weight to undergo gastric bypass surgery depends on your BMI and overall health. Typically, candidates have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35–39.9 with obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. At 340 lbs, you likely qualify for the procedure, though a consultation with a bariatric surgeon will confirm if it's the right option for you.
In terms of weight loss, most patients lose around 60–80% of their excess weight within 12 to 18 months following gastric bypass. Excess weight is calculated as the amount of weight above a healthy BMI range for your height. For example, if your ideal weight is around 180 lbs, your excess weight is 160 lbs, and you could expect to lose approximately 96 to 128 lbs. While individual results vary, you might stabilize at a weight that falls within a BMI range of 25–30, depending on your commitment to lifestyle changes like exercise and a healthy diet.
After significant weight loss, many individuals experience loose or excess skin, particularly around the abdomen. This is common after bariatric surgery because the skin often cannot fully contract after rapid weight loss. Whether you will need a tummy tuck depends on factors such as your skin’s elasticity, how much weight you lose, and your personal preferences. A tummy tuck can help by removing excess skin, tightening abdominal muscles, and improving the overall contour of your body.
Your current efforts, including exercising and adopting healthier eating habits, are an excellent way to prepare for surgery and set the stage for long-term success. Quitting smoking and alcohol are also major steps that will positively impact your recovery and outcomes.

Monali Misra, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as your BMI is over 35 and you are medically and psychologically cleared to have a weight loss surgery, you are a good candidate. You must go through a comprehesive evaluation to make suret there are no medical conditions that may cause obesity or may interfere with your weight loss, once you have the surgery

David R. Geller, MD · Answer

I tell my patient's I expect about 70% excess body weight loss. If your 6'0" tall, male, I use 164 pounds as your ideal body weight. So subtracting 164 from 340, puts your excess body weight at 176. Therefore, I think a typical result would be to lose 70% of 176, which is 123 pounds, or getting down to 217 pounds. Your ideal body is not the same as the goal weight. Your ideal weight may be different depending on your height. In addition to the cosmetic benefits of losing weight, are the more important health benefits, such as improving or curing diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

	Getting plastic surgery, like a tummy tuck, after weight loss is a personal choice. The way men carry their fat, men don't have as much issues as women with excess skin, but you would only know how it will be when your done losing weight.

	Making permanent changes to your eating and activity levels are the most important factors in long term success after weight loss surgery.

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