Went to my surgeon today, asked what size bougie he would be using. He said that he doesn't use a Bougie but rather an endoscope! Anyone else heard of this?

My surgeon uses both. The bougie is kind of just a guideline, not a true "pattern." My surgeon places the bougie, verifies with the endoscope, does the deed then double checks with another endoscope.

The endoscope and bougie are most likely about the same size, so, no big deal.

My surgeon uses the endo so he can see inside and outside at the same time. That's comforting.

My surgeon uses the endo tube as well and trust me....I have a tight sleeve, he told me so.

My surgeon does not use a bougie. My sleeve isn't overly tight, but tight enough. He follows a specific line of veins on the stomach for measurement.

Seems to work.

Parker77 how much longer is your wait for surgery. I did not know that Harrison does not us a bougie. Do you happen to know how many sleeves he has done and his stats as far as complications?

I met with my surgeon today and found out the same! He said the endoscope works out to about a 40f bougie but I read online it's more like a 32. Interesting..

My surgeon uses a 38 bougie.

Parker77 how much longer is your wait for surgery. I did not know that Harrison does not us a bougie. Do you happen to know how many sleeves he has done and his stats as far as complications?

Sorry just read your message! Sleeve date Nov 5th. He has told me he has had one leak out of hundreds of procedures. He doesn't use a bougie rather an endoscope. I think he is an amazing surgeon as I had him before to remove a cyst, ovary and Falobian Tube. He gives a **** about his patients along with his staff. Have u decided on a surgeon yet?

OK so you are scheduled for the 5th.. Nervous?? I had chosen Dr. Harrison from the beginning. Glad to know that you are confident in him. I am almost complete with my 5th month monitored. Hoping for Jan.

my surgeon uses a 34 bougie

I just finished all of my visits that the insurance requires and the psch doctor will give his evaluation by midnight tonight. I am excited and will await bcbs answer about me having the surgery.