HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is the standard bmi requirement for gastric bypass?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

BMI: To my knowledge there is a range of requirements for gastric bypass. Many bypass surgeons will put you on a diet for a month or more before making a decision about bypass surgery. Once you have listened to and been evaluated by a bypass surgeon you will spend some time thinking about future steps.

Answered 12/12/2014

3.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I wanna get gastric bypass surgery but I'm to afraid to go to my doctors office and talk to him about it. I'm 18 years old 5'5 and weigh 240 BMI 40?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I had gastric sleeve and went from 290 to 164. Now I am 225. Can a lapband be added! I have many comorbidies and my BMI is 40?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What's the vitamin(s) requirement for pregnant gastric bypass patients? Adding a pre-natal on top of the vitamins i already take seems too much. Surgery was over five years ago. All blood work ok.

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

If someone who already hardly eats cant lose weight, would gastric bypass work since its basically making you hardly eat??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Diagnosed me with bile induced gastritis. Wants to do a gastric bypass. In my 40's,(5'4", 203), but isn't there a less invasive answer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Am I a good candidate for gastric bypass . I'm a 36 ye old woman 5'2 225 lbs that makes my BMI just over 40 If I'm correct.
I am 26yrs old, BMI of 60 (from uk) have severe allergic asthma, due to have a gastric sleeve done. Is this best for me? They say a bypass is to risky
Can I do the duodenal switch with a BMI of 27.5? Had gastric bypass 7 yrs ago. Gaining weight again. I exercise, but my stomach fits a lot of food!
I had a nissen for GERD 2 yrs ago. It has failed and esophagus shortened and ulceration. Dr advises gastric bypass. I'm very concerned. Bmi is 23.
I had nissen. It has unwrapped and esophagus shrunk. My BMI is 29. My md recommends gastric bypass. I'm not convinced. Take plavix (clopidogrel) so no meds .

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.