Hey my Florida Sleevers, I am in the Orlando area and my surgeon is Dr. Jawad. I wanted to know what size bougie are your surgeons using? Dr. Jawad will be using a 44 french are yours that large?

Hi, there! I'm not in Florida, actually in the other corner (WA!) but my surgeon is using a 32. I've heard 32-34 is pretty standard. In the beginning of the surgery, I read that a lot of surgeons used the largest size, the 44, because they didn't want to restrict too much, but with years of research and outcomes, they've realized the smaller the better for long-term weight loss. Did he say why he is using such a large size??? Honestly, if it were me, I would demand a smaller size as you certainly don't want this to fail, or have to go back and have it done smaller later!!

Yes i asked him and he said because with the 44 there are less complications. He sews over the staple line so it will end up being a 42, but that is all he uses. I am almost finished with all my requirements so what do i do?

My surgeon, Dr. Webb, uses a 34fr, but he does not oversew the staple line.

mine is 28/32F. . .as far as what you should do? Honey you are the recipient of this sleeve, your paying for it, as a paying customer, you should receive what you want. Good luck

My Surgeon used a 40f oversown, he explained less complication in future w/acid reflux etc. Im happy w/his decision. But agree if above sleever if you are a self pay you should demand what you want. Well if not you do have to follow that Surgeon's requirements & what Ins approves.