I know that they remove like 85% of your stomach, but does anyone know how much the stomach that they take out weighs?

My guess is not much.

I saw the amount removed and it looked like less than a handful.

Are you pre or post-op?

Got me. )

I asked this and they said it's a matter of grams. I was trying to add up the weight of all the bits I've had removed (a lot of my stomach; my appendix; my womb and ovaries) - keep thinking I should subtract it from my optimum weight. Nah, won't bother! xx

I don't know the weight, but my surgeon said it was like going from the size of a football to the size of a small/medium banana.

I'm chatting with my hubby on Facebook right now, and I just asked him what the length and width of my removed stomach were (the surgeon showed it to him right afterward). He's estimating it was about 9" x 5", but it was also still inflated from leak testing.

I know that they remove like 85% of your stomach, but does anyone know how much the stomach that they take out weighs?

I was told by Dr Cierny that he had removed 60% of my stomach, but I don't know if that was by weight or volume. However it was sufficient to work and allow me to live normally now, I can eat maybe 5oz of steak, or a chicken breast and a spoonful of veg with that in one sitting. I am careful to always eat Protein 1st now.

I was told by Dr Cierny that he had removed 60% of my stomach, but I don't know if that was by weight or volume. However it was sufficient to work and allow me to live normally now, I can eat maybe 5oz of steak, or a chicken breast and a spoonful of veg with that in one sitting. I am careful to always eat Protein 1st now.

VGS surgery in Brno, Czech Republic by Dr Cierny on 12th May 2009.

Tomorrow is your sleev-versary. Congratulations on your great success. 104 pounds is AWESOME!

VGS surgery in Brno, Czech Republic by Dr Cierny on 12th May 2009.

Tomorrow is your sleev-versary. Congratulations on your great success. 104 pounds is AWESOME!

Thanks Mini-Me, its been a life changing year that's for sure. Still have anoterh 14 lbs to go but I am just enjoying being alive now, not taking any of it too seriously. I will so enjoy watching all of you getting the same reward for all your hard work and determination :thumbup1:

Way to go Jane on your weight loss, your picture of the ocean with you looking so pretty says it all!