A Simple Guide**
Wondering if you qualify for gastric sleeve surgery?
Here are the basic criteria most clinics — including ours — use:
You are usually eligible if:
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.
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.
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.
Gastric sleeve may not be suitable if you have:
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
(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:
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.
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.
For patients with very high BMI (e.g., BMI 50+), our doctors may require:
➡️ This is done to increase safety — not to block surgery.
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.
Our team follows a three-step process:
This gives the doctor a clear picture of your BMI, conditions, medications, and history.
Before final approval, we confirm everything with detailed information.
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.
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.
👉 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)
Fill out the Short Medical Form — it’s the first step of every patient’s journey.
💬 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.
✅ Your transformation starts here.
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!"