Am I Eligible for Gastric Sleeve?

A Simple Guide**

Wondering if you qualify for gastric sleeve surgery?

Here are the basic criteria most clinics — including ours — use:

✅ 1. BMI (Body Mass Index)

• You are usually eligible if:

  • BMI 35+ (even without other conditions)

• • BMI 30–34.9 with conditions like:
    
    
    • Diabetes
      
      
    • High blood pressure
      
      
    • High cholesterol
      
      
    • PCOS
      
      
    • Sleep apnea
      
      
    • Joint pain
      
      

✅ 2. Age Range

Most patients aged 18–70 are suitable.

If you’re over 60, we usually ask for recent test results and a brief doctor's review.

These are extremely common among our patients.

✅ 3. Common Medical Conditions (Still Eligible)

You can still have gastric sleeve if you have:

• Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Asthma

• Thyroid issues

• GERD / reflux

• Depression or anxiety (stable)

These are extremely common among our patients.

⚠️ 4. Conditions That Need Surgeon Review

Not a disqualification — just need to check:

• Previous abdominal surgeries

• Heart conditions

• Blood clot history

• Liver disease

• Severe anemia

• Recent hysterectomy or C-section

• Long-term steroid use

Most are still approved after review.

❌ 5. Who Is NOT Eligible?

Gastric sleeve may not be suitable if you have:

• Untreated severe eating disorders
  
  
• Active alcohol or drug addiction
  
  
• Uncontrolled psychiatric illness
  
  
• Severe heart failure
  
  
• Pregnancy

⭐ The Fastest Way to Know: Fill Out the 2-Min Form

• To confirm your eligibility:

  1️⃣ Fill out the short medical form (2 minutes)

  2️⃣ We calculate your BMI

  3️⃣ Doctor reviews your information

  4️⃣ We tell you if you’re eligible — usually same day

❗️When Are You Not Approved for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

(Doctor-Based Evaluation & Common Questions Answered)

While gastric sleeve is one of the safest and most effective weight-loss surgeries, not every patient is immediately approved.

Our doctors follow a careful and personalized evaluation process to ensure safety and long-term success.

Below are the most common reasons a patient may not be approved right away:

❌ 1. Untreated Medical Conditions

You may not be approved if you have:

• Uncontrolled diabetes

• Severe heart or lung disease

• Untreated hypertension

• Active ulcers

• Severe liver or kidney disease

• Active infections

• Unstable psychiatric conditions

➡️ These conditions must be managed first, and once stable, surgery often becomes possible.

❌ 2. Very Recent Surgery

If you recently had a major operation (like hysterectomy, C-section, orthopedic surgery), most surgeons require:

⏳ A minimum of 3 months healing time

This ensures your body is strong enough for another procedure.

❌ 3. Lack of Pre-Surgery Weight Loss When Required

For patients with very high BMI (e.g., BMI 50+), our doctors may require:

• A short pre-operative diet
  
  
• Liver-shrink diet
  
  
• Working with our dietitian for 2–4 weeks

➡️ This is done to increase safety — not to block surgery.

❌ 4. Missing Medical Documentation

Surgery cannot be approved if we do not have:

• Full medical history

• Medications

• Past surgeries

• Lab results

• GP clearance (when needed)

➡️ This is why filling the Short Medical Form is essential.

🩺 How Our Doctors Evaluate Eligibility

Our team follows a three-step process:

1. Short Medical Form Review

This gives the doctor a clear picture of your BMI, conditions, medications, and history.

2. Full Medical Form + Lab Review

Before final approval, we confirm everything with detailed information.

3. Online Consultation (Video Call)

If needed, our surgeon will meet you online to:

• Review your symptoms

• Discuss reflux, sleep apnea, PCOS, diabetes, etc.

• Plan the best surgical method

• Answer your questions one-on-one

➡️ This makes the process very personalized and safe.

❓ “I’m BMI 33 — Can I Still Have Gastric Sleeve?”

Yes — many patients with BMI 30–34 can still be approved, especially if they have:

• Reflux

• Diabetes

• PCOS

• High blood pressure

• Joint pain

• Sleep apnea

• Mobility issues

• Failed long-term dieting

• Rapid weight gain affecting daily life

👉 Our doctors evaluate the whole picture, not just the number.

BMI is only one part of the decision.

Your symptoms matter just as much.

⭐️ What Should You Do Next?

👉 Fill out the Short Medical Form

(so our doctors can evaluate your case safely)

It takes only 2 minutes.

👉 If you seem eligible after the first review, we move on to:

• Dietitian consultation

• Detailed medical form

• Online consultation (when needed)

👉 Want to know if you are eligible?

Fill out the Short Medical Form — it’s the first step of every patient’s journey.

Sources / References

1. NIH Consensus Statement. Gastrointestinal Surgery for Severe Obesity. 1991.
2. ASMBS Guidelines, 2022 Update.
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35179534/
4. International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
5. WHO Obesity & BMI Classification.

💬 Ready to Learn the Facts About Gastric Sleeve?

Schedule a call with Selin, our gastric sleeve expert, to explore your options, costs, and packages in Turkey.

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Real Stories: Life-Changing Transformations from New Zealand & Australia

Sarah, 38, Christchurch, New Zealand

"Before my gastric sleeve surgery with &New Me, I struggled with obesity-related health issues. Now, I’ve lost 40 kg, and my diabetes is under control. I finally feel like myself again."

Michael, 45, Sydney, Australia

"I hesitated for years, but &New Me gave me confidence. I lost 50 kg post-surgery, and my energy levels have skyrocketed!"