Who should get a gastric bypass?

Typically surgery is: recommended for patients with morbid obesity (BMI>40), patients who are obese (BMI > 35) with other medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease, and now many people are also recommending surgery for those with BMI > 30 (overweight) with other high risk med problems. There are many options for weight loss surgery (bypass, sleeve, band); see a good bariatric surgeon to discuss. Good luck!

It depeds: Some one considering weight loss surgery should consider gastric bypass over other options if you are type 2 diabetic have significant Acid Reflux problem have large hiatal hernia severe esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus etc etc one has to be BMI>35 with comorbid conditions or BMI>40 without comorbid conditions.