Does anyone know what size bougie their docs used to make their sleeve? my doc is using a 38french and i know from research that some are using 32 fr...Im wondering if I will be able to lose wt. with a sleeve this big? any feedback is welcome...thanks vicki

My surgeon used a 40 on my husband and myself - the larger the bougie, the fewer the complications. We have terrific restriction, he hit goal in less than a year and I am 80% there - so far so good.

The difference in size from a 32 to a 38 is pretty minimal - we're talking a few millimeters. However, as Chimera says, some studies seem to indicate that there are fewer complications with a slightly larger sleeve, plus there's a bit more to work with should you develop a leak that needs repair. The difference in weight loss appears to be minimal to none.

Vicki 38 is a good size he will definitely be able to get all of the neo fundus that you have left after the last surgery

Mine was a 38!

Oh boy, am I glad I posted, I was so worried I was going to get alot of backlash...thank you all so much! He said he wouldnt go smaller due to complications..

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Normally I would say something more harsh about bougie worries!

But I can see your concern after what happened

LOL thanks laura!

Mine was 32 bougie . I'm doing great have lost 93 pounds 6 months. If others have used a bigger bougie and lost I would take a bigger one just incase:)

My doctor used a 34

So the bougie sizes are across the board and everyone seems to doing really well. so if I dont lose wt, I realy suck...LOL

Very interesting article.

http://myaceinhand.blogspot.com/2012/01/bougie-size.html

ok....so let me ask this...Did you ask the dr or did he tell you? my surgeon is a man of very few words...after surgery the only time I even saw him is when he poked his head in my room and told me I was good to go home.

I asked.

Very interesting article.

http://myaceinhand.b...ougie-size.html

wow! great link...very informative....thanks for sharing!