This was posted some time back, but I recently found the picture again online and thought it might interest the newbies to see that there is nothing to worry about if you are getting a "big" bougie for your sleeve. The difference between the "30" and the "40" is very very very miniscule. The smallest that is done is really a 32 from what I've heard. people with the 40 have reported great success.

It's not the size of your tool that counts, it's what you do with it!

I have to do some research as my surgeon said he's found greater success and less leaks in the larger bougie???

According to my surgeon, they used to use between 28-60 in size but now he only uses a 38 because it has less complications with success.

Even if it was a 60 though compared to our old stomachs...very small

So is this how big the remaining part of my stomach will be???

What is this bougie for? As my perop appointment is tomorrow

What is this bougie for? As my perop appointment is tomorrow

The bougie sizes are used as a guide for the doctor when removing your stomach. As far as getting a "bigger" or "smaller" sleeve the difference between the ALL bougies sizes are really very small..

Your doctor will know what is right for you!

Everyone's stomachs are different some are small, some are long so even two people using the same size bougie can have different capacities after..

And as far as "getting one as small as you can"

If your stomach is made to small there is a greater chance of long term problems.

So is this how big the remaining part of my stomach will be???

No it is used as a guide only..

Ok! Thanks

they used a 60 bougie on me...is this too big?

they used a 60 bougie on me...is this too big?

I will say i didn't think to many doctors use a sixty anymore. I'm surprised yours did, but Plenty of people have, in years past had 60's and managed to lose!

Read the last half of this article..

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/2011/03/31/-2/