Is a VSG with a BMI of 32 possible? (Photos)

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Hi, I'm interested in getting a VSG because I have tried everything to lose weight and it's been an up hill battle I have lost all my life. I have seen other low BMI patients be treated and loss the undesired weight. I'm 22, have a BMI of 32 (weigh around 200lbs) and I'm 5'4. Would this be possible?

Alejandro Lopez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi dollydream,
I would suggest getting a full bariatric assesment, some countries like germany are decreasing the current BMI requirement, for example it has been dropped all the way to a BMI of 30 if the person has other comorbilities and failed to loose weight before.

Pablo Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello
Thank you so much for your question and congratulation on taking the decision to become healthier.The sleeve gastrectomy, which reduces the size of the stomach might be an option because the 70% to 80% of the stomach is removed and the part that produce Ghrelin which is a hormone that makes you feel hungry. Paired with healthy diet and exercise you should have a successful procedure. 
To qualify for weight loss surgery, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recommends you meet one of the following:
1- BMI ≥ 40, or more than 100 pounds overweight.
2- BMI ≥35 and at least one or more obesity-related co-morbidities such as type II diabetes (T2DM), hypertension, sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, lipid abnormalities, gastrointestinal disorders, or heart disease.
3- Inability to achieve a healthy weight loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss efforts.
Remember that the surgery limits the quantity of the food intake but doesn't help with the quality of what you eat. 
Have a consultation with a bariatric surgeon this will allow you to discuss about the different procedures in details. Many factors should be considered when deciding for a bariatric surgery, is needed to check your current health status with lab work and in a consultation you can accomplish this.  Don't be discouraged and continue searching the best option to improve your health.
Good luck in this journey, hope this information helps

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