Who Qualifies for Gastric Sleeve? BMI & Requirements

Who qualifies for Gastric Sleeve? You should have a BMI of 40 -or so called severe obesity- or have a BMI of 35 - 40 with obesity-related disease, you should also be between the age of 18 - 65 and many other qualifications.

At the end of this article, you’ll get a clear idea of who qualifies for gastric sleeve in details before you consult a bariatric surgeon, read for more.

Who Qualifies for Gastric Sleeve?

The qualifications mean the factors or criterias that you should have in order to be the perfect candidate for sleeve gastrectomy and enjoy the long-lasting results safely and effectively.

Sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive procedure which helps you lose weight by removing almost 70 - 80% of the stomach size, and the remaining stomach takes a sleeve-shape which limits food intake and suppresses hunger hormones.

But who qualifies for gastric sleeve? Here are the essential criterias that you should have:

1. Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or 35 - 40 with obesity-related diseases like type II diabetes
2. Failure of non-surgical ways to help you lose the stubborn weight like diet and healthy lifestyle
3. Presence of serious obesity-related diseases like type II diabetes - heart disease - and high blood pressure
4. If you are ready mentally - physically and psychologically for the journey of weight loss
5. Additional age requirements as it is preferred to perform the surgery if you are between 18 - 65 years old
6. You have an overall good health condition without any hidden or uncontrolled diseases
7. You are willing to make lifestyle changes including your diet and exercise regimen

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index or BMI is a globally-accredited index that measures your body mass in order to determine whether you are in the obese or normal window.

BMI is a crucial factor which assesses if you are ready for sleeve gastrectomy or not, the general BMI requirements for sleeve gastrectomy include:

1. BMI of 40 or higher or morbid obesity in which you’re at a high risk of obesity-related diseases.
2. BMI of 35 - 40 with obesity-related diseases such as type II diabetes - hypertension or heart diseases.
3. BMI of 30 - 35 with certain metabolic disorders that alter your daily lifestyle

Failure of Non-Surgical Methods of Weight Loss

We all know that sleeve gastrectomy is not the first-line treatment for obesity, you have many steps to take first before you become qualified for the surgery and these steps include:

1. Diet and exercise programs with a certified trainer
2. Behavioral therapy and consultations for emotional eating
3. Medical weight loss treatment with prescribed medications

However, weight loss can be resistant to this guideline no matter the efforts that you make which qualifies you to consider the ultimate option, sleeve gastrectomy.

Presence of Obesity-Related Health Conditions

Obesity is a leading risk of many serious diseases, and the presence of these conditions makes you the perfect candidate for sleeve gastrectomy and they include:

1. Type II Diabetes obesity is a leading risk factor for type II diabetes worldwide
2. Hypertension or High Blood Pressure as the excess weight creates a huge pressure to the heart and circulatory system
3. Obstructive Sleep Apnea or airway obstruction during sleep, a serious condition that is directly related to obesity.
4. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) a condition caused by the presence of the excess fat in the body
5. Heart Disease as obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and complications
6. Sever Joint Pain or Osteoarthritis as the excess weight puts a huge amount of pressure to the knees and hips

In addition to that, obesity can be a serious risk factor for these complications:

1. Strokes
2. Blot clots
3. Certain cancers
4. Metabolic syndrome

Mental Readiness - Physically and Psychologically

It is important to understand that bariatric surgeries aim to enhance your healthy lifestyle, sleeve gastrectomy is a way to heal mentally and psychologically and it is not the main solution.

1. It is important that you have realistic expectations about the whole journey of weight loss
2. It takes time - discipline and patience to see full results so do not get upset
3. You should be mentally and physically prepared for the changes in your diet and exercise habits
4. Make sure to manage any mental disorders you may have like emotional eating - major depression …etc
5. Make sure to get a strong support system and circle to give you the needed push throughout the whole journey

Age Requirements

It is recommended to perform sleeve gastrectomy between the age of 18 - 65 years old with multiple exceptions that include:

1. Adolescents between 14 - 18 years old with severe obesity and obesity-related health conditions
2. Adults over 65 who have a good overall health and ability to tolerate surgery

A Good Overall Health

It is required that you have a good overall health no matter your age or level of obesity, meaning that you are not qualified for sleeve gastrectomy if you have any of the following conditions:

1. Uncontrolled gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn’s disease - Inflammatory Bowel diseases…etc.
2. Severe heart or lung diseases that may put you at a great risk of anesthesia-related complications
3. Active cancer or recent cancer treatment which affects your recovery
4. Severe liver or kidney disease that interferes with recovery and weakens your body

Commitment to Lifestyle Changes

Bariatric surgeries are all about changing your life, the way you eat and exercise and how you choose to live your life, so you should take the recovery stage seriously and that includes:

1. Stick to the doctor’s recommended diet
2. Practice everyday as per the doctor’s instructions
3. Take your prescribed medication and supplements
4. Always follow up with the doctor to keep track of the results
5. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption to prevent complications
6. Drink plenty amounts of water to keep your body hydrated

Qualifications for Gastric Sleeve at Turkey Luxury Clinics

Over 1 billion people are living with obesity up to this day, it is certainly frustrating to suffer from being overweight, no matter what you do your scale number won’t change…

But today you have a choice of a new life, a healthier and more active YOU! And that’s with Sleeve Gastrectomy at Turkey Luxury Clinics! Let’s open a new chapter in your life today!

Make the real change today and conquer obesity with our team of professionals like Dr. Turgay Yldiz and Dr.Hakan Seyit, reach out to Turkey Luxury Clinics now and get your FREE ONLINE appointment now!

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