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I am a little worried - just found out my Dr uses a 40 fr bougie and I am wondering if some who have the same size can tell me how it's going? how far out are you, have you struggled, etc? Thanks!

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My Dr. also uses a 40fr Bougie and I was worried also. However, after researching it, there is minimal difference between a 32 and a 40. My doctor explained that the smaller the bougie, the more chance of complications such as strictures so that is why he uses what he does. I spoke to many of his patients and they have no problems with weightloss at all! That made me feel much better. I searched here also and basically came up with the same info. Size is minimal! I am only 1 week out from surgery so I'll keep you updated on my personal weightloss with the 40 fr bougie.

I am a little worried - just found out my Dr uses a 40 fr bougie and I am wondering if some who have the same size can tell me how it's going? how far out are you, have you struggled, etc? Thanks!

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I'm 3 weeks out and my surgeon used a 40fr bougie on me and I've lost 43 pounds including the 8 day pre-op diet. I asked him about the bougie size and he said that even though a doctor may use a 32 bougie it doesn't mean they use it for sizing. They could just be using it as a guide. It all depends on how close against the bougie the doctor staples the stomach. It's not an exact science. He says all his patients lose weight very well with the 40 and it's better for no complications.

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My doctor also uses a 40fr bougie and the way he explained it to me is he uses a 40 to 43 depending on the person then he also stitches over the staples which reduces the size some more. He also explained to me the smaller the bougie the more chances of complications. I also saw a video on you tube about this and really there was very little difference between a 32 and 42 so I didn't worry about it. I am 4 weeks post op and do good to eat 3 to 4 oz of mushy food. I am trying solid food now and that is not going so good I get full so fast I mean 4 or 5 bites and seems the more dense the food the less I can eat.

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I have done very well with my loss. I am happy with it. I am so hoping to be at goal by end of the summer. (Fingers crossed) I may be pushing my luck here, however I am confident I can do it. I have no complaints with my loss. :)

Deb

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My doctor also uses a size 40 on all his patients as well. I had no complications, very minimal reflux in the beginning. I can NOT eat more than a 1/2 cup of food. 3/4 cup if it's a soft Cereal. I have lost 81 pounds in just under 6 months, so you can be assured your doctor is doing the right thing.

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one question? have your looked at milliliters on a ruler? That should put in prescriptive! Thank your doctor for less complications and acid reflux and slimming!

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I am 1 week and 1 day post op revision from band to sleeve. I called my doctor 2 days ago and was told she used a 40fr bougie. I was upset before, but after reading about bougie size and seeing that there is only a slight difference in sizes, I felt much better. I can eat about 2-3 ounce at a time of pureed food. I'm on this state until the 18th of June. So far so good.

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