Hello fellow sleevers!!!

My surgery is wednesday! My surgeon said she uses a Bougie size of 36 - 38! I am happy with that! I dont want to be too restricted and risk a stricture, but, I dont want it too big and fail to lose my goal!!!

What size did your surgeons use and how have you progressed through your sleeve journey?

size 40 here I don't need the extra discipline of the tighter sleeve, so I'm happy with it. I am 1.5 weeks post op and haven't had any problem getting enough protein and fluids down since day one. Don't get me wrong, it was very tight the first week, but I could sip just fine. I physically feel good and I know it's because I can get enough nutrition and fluids in. I think 36-38 sounds perfect. Any smaller would have worried me, so good for you!

My doctor will be using 44 bougie and he sutures over the staple line so it will end up be more like a 42. His past patients have had great results, so I think your 40 will be fine.

My doc uses a 32 but doesn't staple right up to it, and he says in his experience it makes a perfect size. I've been able to handle clear liquids no problem the past few days and start on full liquids tomorrow so we'll see!

32 but 28 with the oversew. Love it, I'm 18 months out and no problems here.

This might sound stupid, but I have no idea of my bougie size, I am not even sure what it is. Is this something I should ask my doctor about?

This might sound stupid, but I have no idea of my bougie size, I am not even sure what it is. Is this something I should ask my doctor about?

a bougie is the size of the tube the surgeon uses as a guide when restricting your new tummy. i am finding that sizes 32 - 40 is the norm. i'm thinking a bigger tube/guide is less restrictive. but smaller than a 32 can cause the risk for strictures. You dont have to ask your dr about it, but, its good to know for curiosity sake! My surgery is wednesday. Good luck!

My surgeon uses a 34 french exclusively.

I actually have no idea what size mine is.

My surgeon uses a 34 and oversews the staple line to decrease the chances of a leak.

32. My doc used to use a larger one but says results are better smaller. I'm sure it also has to do with how u use the sleeve afterward! I have no complications and am happy with it. Any if these sizes are tiny compared to a normal stomach!

Mine is 32

36 Ewald tube..

36F, he is convinced it has excellent results with fewer complications. So far, at least in my case, he is right!

My Dr said he used a 32 size boogie.. so far so good.

Mine used a 36 and I've had no problems.