Anyone have any info about this? I know my doctor does a larger sleeve but stated some doctors are dling a European sleeve which is pretty small. Would like any info on this as far as problems, nausea, ability to get food in easily and of course more leaks. Thanks!

My surgeon uses a slightly larger tool for gauging the stomach size. His reasons were to reduce discomfort and nausea. (keep in mind this is only slightly larger than the usual size). I can still only eat about 5 bites of solid food before feeling full. I can drink about 8 ounces slowly. Hope this helps.

Don't think it is related... Mostly it is surgeon preference!

I had the same question before my surgery. I discussed it with my surgeon who does not use the smaller sized bougies (32 and 34 F). According to my surgeon a 36 F bougie is in the middle and actually only millimeters larger than a 32 and 34 F size. 36 F is what I have. Like ThinnerDaysAhead said above, I too can only get in about 5 bites.

Also here is some information I found during my Quest that might help with what you are asking. I know many people who have smaller size bougie and no issues whatsoever.

Really a question best discussed with your own surgeon however. Sorry have not heard of a European sleeve. Very best of luck to you!

http://www.foodtalk.com.au/contents/en-us/d72_gastric-sleeve-gastrectomy.html

It is my understanding that smaller sleeve size is somewhat associated with long term issues like reflux. I do NOT know how accurate that is or if it is just a theory.

My surgeon used a 38 - and you know what, I think the actual size stomach you get depends on alot of things like your anatomy... the bougie size is only part of it.

My surgeon used a 40 bogie. Which I didn't find out until I asked 2 wks after. It took me a few to be ok with it but I'm glad he did. I can eat 1/2 cup or 4oz of food at one time and sometimes I cant even finish that. I read somewhere it may depend on your stomach, if its long or if its short. But I'm not a doctor so IDK