What size bougies did everyone doctor use!?

IMO - Lots of unnecessary judgment about asking the 'bougie size question'. It does matter to some folks, otherwise they wouldn't have reached out to our SUPPORT group to ask. If you didn't think it was a valid or important question, why respond? Just move on. Everyone is different in their curiosities and concerns. We're all here to relate with one another, and to also feel that we are relatable. I loathe seeing unconstructive criticism.

I don't think anyone said its not important I think what ppl are saying that when it comes to losing bougie sizes is not going to make you more or less successful and we all entitled to our opinions and some or facts collecting all info agree or disagree it benefits everyone

I asked my sugeon. He told he used a 40 but not to draw comparisons with other surgeons preferences. Size of the bougie is one facet of the sugery but how it is used makes a huge difference. My guy leaves the bougie in place and then fires his staple line right up against it. He told me some docs prefer a smaller bougie and then staple off of it. Some even take out the bougie before stapleing to take out the chance of stapleing the bougie itself. He said the final size of the stomach is a result of size and stapleing technique.

That's also what I've heard! It's all so interesting!

IMO - Lots of unnecessary judgment about asking the 'bougie size question'. It does matter to some folks' date=' otherwise they wouldn't have reached out to our SUPPORT group to ask. If you didn't think it was a valid or important question, why respond? Just move on. Everyone is different in their curiosities and concerns. We're all here to relate with one another, and to also feel that we are relatable. I loathe seeing unconstructive criticism.[/quote']

Thanks for this! I am one of those people who love to research weather it's relevant or not! I want to know why more then needed! It's interesting to me! This is why this is here to ask. Talk etc!!! Thanks babysteppin! (Cute name)

If you look at my blog post' date=' all about the bougie sizes are explained, and the size of your stomach. I even have a link to a bariatric test to show what your capacity is post op. It is under the size of your new stomach. There are videos too to show how liquids pass through an actual sleeve, and a sleeve right after surgery and one a few years post op.[/quote']

HI KULITA, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE INFO ON THIS, COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME THE LINKS TO THE BARIATRIC TEST & YOUR BLOG POSTS? ALL SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING? I BELIEVE OUR SURGEON USES A 32, BUT WILL CERTAINLY ASK NEXT VISIT. THANKS!

This forum is for opinions, help, questions, etc. Everyone is allowed to have their opinion just like everyone can ask their questions. I find all questions helpful. Thanks for asking it and all who answered.

HI KULITA, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE INFO ON THIS, COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME THE LINKS TO THE BARIATRIC TEST & YOUR BLOG POSTS? ALL SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING? I BELIEVE OUR SURGEON USES A 32, BUT WILL CERTAINLY ASK NEXT VISIT. THANKS!

He ya go, enjoy the video and info.

http://www.verticals...ur-new-stomach/

Doesnt matter, actually.

Boogie size often doesn't even have any relevant effect on the final size of the sleeve because of over-sewing and whatnot.

IMO - Lots of unnecessary judgment about asking the 'bougie size question'. It does matter to some folks' date=' otherwise they wouldn't have reached out to our SUPPORT group to ask. If you didn't think it was a valid or important question, why respond? Just move on. Everyone is different in their curiosities and concerns. We're all here to relate with one another, and to also feel that we are relatable. I loathe seeing unconstructive criticism.[/quote']

I feel I need to say that I started out as a few others did, giving my answer. Which is mine to give if I wanted to, and I wanted to! This is an open forum and all opinions are welcome as long as they are not attacks (which mine wasn't) the trouble started IMO when someone said that we (I) didn't have the right to post my opinion.

This thread will be read by "new" people and they deserve true information.

Mine used a sewing needle instead of a garden hose or thimble. Am I in trouble?? Also I think I stretched it with my soda through a straw!! OH NO!!!

Did that cover the urban legends?

Mine is 34. But my stomach is not the same size as every other person with a 34. Because every anatomy is different.

God I hope I'm not sounding judgmental or hijacking the thread. I did talk about bougies.

:-)

Mine used a sewing needle instead of a garden hose or thimble. Am I in trouble?? Also I think I stretched it with my soda through a straw!! OH NO!!!

Did that cover the urban legends?

Mine is 34. But my stomach is not the same size as every other person with a 34. Because every anatomy is different.

God I hope I'm not sounding judgmental or hijacking the thread. I did talk about bougies.

:-)

What sized needle?!?!

People need to realize that this is a public forum with thousands of people with thousands of opinions. No need to get butt hurt about something that a stranger says to you on the Internet. Just saying

*****And I feel the need to add that this is not directed to anyone in particular and can pertain to most threads on here that creates some sort of drama*****

He ya go' date=' enjoy the video and info.

http://www.verticals...ur-new-stomach/

Thanks!

Thanks for this! I am one of those people who love to research weather it's relevant or not! I want to know why more then needed! It's interesting to me! This is why this is here to ask. Talk etc!!! Thanks babysteppin! (Cute name)

No problem! I just felt strongly about some of the comments that were kind of going left field. When I was pre-op I asked questions about the bougie and bougie sizes, because just I'm a researcher all the way! I wanted to be educated about everything...and I find it really interesting too, to see what differences there are out there. I saw one doctor online demonstrating that there's hardly a difference between one size, and the very next size....but when looking at say, a 28 vs. a 38 (I'm making up the numbers) there is a sizeable difference. He said these wide ranges determine whether your sleeve is the diameter of a big highlighter, a Sharpie marker, or a pen! Wow! (Yeah I'm a biology geek all the way, heheh.) Oh, and my screen name is from an old Bill Murray movie called What About Bob, haHA!

I am sorry ppl are jumping on you about asking about Bougie size I was curious too- Its a fair and reasonable concern, but all questions on here on fair and reasonable really. Its really not anyones place to lecture you about whether or not to be concerned about it. This is supposed to be a positive support group not lecture or make fun of your questions or curiousities.