To see the portion of the stomach they took out? I'm sorry, but I'm really weird that way. Just curious.

On another note: I am so very grateful for this forum. My first appt. with the surgeon is on the 20th of September. I have a PPO and all they require is a psych eval and a record of past diets. I hope is goes smoothly and quickly.

LOL I asked. But you are so out if it after surgery you might not remeber seeing it like me. So ask your surgeon to take a photo of it, they will!

Well, I didn't ask to see it so I'm not sure if he would've let me if I did ask.

That said, I remember awhile ago someone posted on here that they asked their Surgeon if they could actually keep it... like in a Mason jar or something. I don't think they were able to... LOL

Good luck on your journey.

Normally they will NOT allow you to take it, it's classified as medical waste and must be disposed of correctly - usually incinerated.

There are videos out there, a few on YouTube, while it's not "yours" it does show the amount they remove. Remember the 85% removal is just an estimate, the actual amount varies because of the size of the stomach and the size of bougie the doctor uses to "form" to stomach and determine the staple line.

I have a PPO as well and things went smoothly.

All the best and keep us posted!

Niki

I hear they have to send it out to pathology. I don't want to keep the thing. Maybe just see it. I was awake for my knee surgery and watched it on the screen above. I was awake for my C-section as well. They showed me what they took out that time

I'm hoping the process goes smoothly. It's hell waiting for this first appointment! I want to get this going!

Click my blog link below...if u go back a few entries u will get to see a pic of my stomach. Have fun!

I did ask the surgeon to bring it in after, but he said he couldn't do it. Had to be sent off to pathology.

Cool Brooke. Thanks! I like the idea of a blog to get me through the journey.

I did not want to see mine, but my hubby and my mom did. I was so zonked out I would not have even remembered looking at the thing. But hey it is worth a shot to ask.

I just can't figure out how they get it through those little holes!

My surgeon gave me a picture of mine. And now, you wonderful people gave me the idea to post it on my blog. I'll have to do that sometime this weekend. Thanks!

I asked my surgeon if I could have my stomach,(to make a coin purse out of!) and a video of the surgery, but he said no to both. I do have a friend in New Zealand whose doctor gave her the stomach in a jar of formaldehyde.

Click my blog link below...if u go back a few entries u will get to see a pic of my stomach. Have fun!

Brook, I hope you don't mind, I am posting your stomach here! It is SOOOO cool to see! And all you folks, go read Brooks blog too!

LOL! This post and the replies are funny. :laugh:

How does that size stomach, thinking all of ours is about the same size, hold all the food I can eat at one setting? I guess this is the non-stretched version - I am surprised at the size.

This is a very serious and important message to everyone. My sister who was sleeved on 08/30/11 without any prior complications or red flags, nor any surgical complications was told that a tiny tumor was found on the portion that is sent off automatic for pathology evaluation. Her pathology results came back two days ago and unfortunately it was a very rare form of stomach cancer, not seen inside the stomach during the required pre-EGD, but as a tiny bump on the outside of the removed portion the stomach. Her sleeve was LIFE SAVING in more than one way!!! Had she not had the Sleeve, this cancer could have been been devastating before it reared it's ugly head. She has many things to overcome on her journey, hopefully all will be ok. If you're at all curious, http://www.gistsuppo...hat-is-gist.php, The photo of the removed stomach is amazing. It looks like they ate a full course meal.