What are the indications for gastric bypass surgery?

Morbid obesity: Gastric bypass and other weight loss operations are indicated for patients with a body mass index (bmi) greater than 40, or greater than 35 with significant weight-related medical conditions including but not limited to diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and many other diseases.

Diabetes & reflux, : Gastric bypass is indicated when the bmi is at least 35 ( about 70 pounds overweight), plus some combination of diabetes, heartburn/ reflux, sleep apnea, hypertension, joint disease, urinary stress incontinence, high cholesterol, infertility, or heart disease. Compared to the sleeve and band, you might consider the bypass when you have bad reflux, bad diabetes, or heavier weight.

Weight loss: Gastric bypass primarily is a weight loss operation, indicated in patients with BMI>35 with medical conditions or BMI>40 with no significant obesity related conditions. It also is considered to be a good operation in obese patients with significant GERD( acid reflux, heartburn etc) issue , it also helps resolve or improve type 2 diabetes