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Bougie

Does you know the bougie size the doctor used?

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Each doctor is individual. Mine used a tight 40 which he says isn't much different than a 34 that is not done tightly.

Mine used a 40.

42

31 for me

32 with oversewing the staple line.

What does that mean??

What does that mean??

It's a sizing tool the surgeon uses to make the sleeve. While you are asleep they put it down your esophagus and into your stomach. Then they cut your stomach around it and pull it back out when they are done.

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