My doctor would only go with the 40 bougie(spelling?). I have heard of 32m 34m and 36. I can get down 8 ounces of food easily. I keep reading how most of you only get down 3 ounces. He told me it really doesn't make a difference but it makes it harder in the beginning of surgery to get liquids down. I wonder if we all have a different size so we may have different issues? Anyone know their size?

I agree with Lee. It all depends on the food. My bougie was 36f. Since day 14, I've been able to eat an entire 6oz container of yogurt, and I have no trouble drinking a big ol' mug of soup. But give me a little Protein, like 2 oz of fish or a scrambled egg, and I come to a dead stop.

It just says to me that it's still all about making the right choices. I think that getting sleeved has left me in a much better position to make the right choices.

I just saw my surgeon today for a 3 month followup. Big shocker. I found out he uses 40 Bougie. He said all Kaiser facilities use a 40. I was surprised, and he told me that they don't want to restrict too much, and that is why they use this size. He told me not to worry about stretching, that I will be fine. Interesting though. It might explain why some of us have an easier time eating than others.

I don't know what size my sleeve is, but I'm three weeks out and can only take in about 2.5 oz of mushie food right now. It amazes me the amout of food I eat now and what I ate before...it seems insane! LOL