I ran across this on OH, and thought I would share.

Of course, there will be some variations once the healing is completed, and I've been told that my new tummy is about the diameter of an average sized man's middle finger which is bigger than the BIC pen, or even the next one down. But, I thought this was interesting, and wanted to share. The end result will be larger than the boughie because it's strictly a measuring tool.

My Dr. uses a 40 french and oversews the staple line. He said he felt that size was the best balance between restriction and preventing strictures.

Lynda

I just don't get how I can eat a 1/2 chicken breast when I have a size 32! But I can and everything works! Makes me doubly happy to have the rest of my giant stretchy stomach outta there and no longer controlling me!!!

I just don't get how I can eat a 1/2 chicken breast when I have a size 32! But I can and everything works! Makes me doubly happy to have the rest of my giant stretchy stomach outta there and no longer controlling me!!!

I thought I heard my Dr wrong when he said I would get a size 38 French. I am conflicted - is this good or bad?!?! I will be able to eat more than a typical 32 bougie but will I be hungry?!? Will I feel full? Will I not lose as well? Hmmm.. just things to think about I guess.