Do I Qualify for Stomach Stapling?

You typically qualify for bariatric surgery if you have a BMI of 35-39, with specific significant health problems like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure. A BMI of 40 or higher also is a qualifying factor.

How big do you have to be to get your stomach stapled?

To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).

Can anyone get their stomach stapled?

The bottom line. Stomach stapling is a type of bariatric surgery. During this type of weight loss surgery, the surgeon creates a small pouch in your stomach using staples. It was once very popular, but stomach stapling is hardly ever done today.