What Size Bougie Did They Use On You?

[SnowDaisy 73]

Hi there

I'm from London and I am new to the site..so hello everyone.

I am due to have my sleeve in April or thereabouts.

I was wondering if you were told what size Bougie they were going to use on you?

Snow xx

[MINI-Me 196]

My doctor uses a 36 - he says it leaves a space comparable to a thumb when everything is said and done. It will hold between 60 and 90 cc.

There is a great thread out here to give you a visual ...

Boughie size comparison

Welcome and best of luck!

[TexasT 99]

Mine was a 32. I was a revision from the band.

[Tiffykins 672]

Mine is a 32fr.

[deedee 5]

Mine used a 32.

[filodough 1]

mine used a 32. my understanding is that there is not a huge difference. not big enough to stop you from losing the weight you expect.

[SnowDaisy 73]

Thank you for your replies.

I'm not sure what size my surgeon will decide to use on me, but I understand that he uses anything from a 30 upwards.

Every time you read about people stalling or not losing weight after WLS pouch size is quiet often named as a possible cause.

32 seems to be the most popular size

Snow xx

Edited January 21, 2010 by Snowcrystal

[Lee 19]

My doc said he's going to use a 40 on me. I may ask him about that next time I see him. But truth be told, there really is very little difference.

[Keys Pirate 70]

Dr. Aceves uses a 36

[Tiffykins 672]

There's minimal difference between 32 and 40.

In a couple of studies, it's been shown that anything smaller than a 32fr runs a higher risk of strictures and esophageal dialation.

Here's a cool pic for reference size: