I was wondering if anyone know for sure how much of their stomach was removed I heard anywhere from 65 to 85% the reason im asking is I would think the more you had removed the faster the weight loss plus less or no hunger and did you have a choice how much you wanted removed?

Well, my appt for my 6 month check up was today. I asked my surgeon the bougie size, he said he doesn't use one, he just uses the endoscope, but it's comparable to the 36 size. And, I asked what percent of the stomach he removed and he told me it's between 66-70 percent that was removed.

Raregold3000 how has your weightloss been since it seems you didn't have as much stomach removed

It depends on technique too. Mine uses a 34 but gives it some slack (about a38) then oversews. I think they all end up about the same and it really drpends on the length.

Raregold3000 how has your weightloss been since it seems you didn't have as much stomach removed

Her weight loss is on her ticker...

75 pounds! Pretty good in my book!

Yes, weight loss is in my ticker and profile. I did lose 10 lbs pre op, so 65 lbs since surgery on 8-21-12. He said I'm right on track to where I should be. I was just wondering the size of my stomach since I never asked before, which he answered for me today, plus the bougie question. Since I'm not sure what other's restriction is like if they have 75-85 percent of their stomach's removed, I can only say that my restriction is pretty good at just over 6 months out.