I had done some research and heard anywhere from a size 32 french bougie to a 40. 40 being larger. My surgeon uses a 40. I'm just concerned it may not be as restrictive. I don't really have a choice but was curious of others experience and successes with various sizes.

Also I am 298 lbs and the surgeon said he'd be disappointed if I didn't lose 100 lbs in a year and not surprised if I lost 100 in 6 months. Is this possible? Other lose that much in 6 month's?

Any tips for success .I would be thrilled to lose 100 in 6 months.being 5'6" my ideal weight is around 140. I'd be happy with 160. I'd be happy to see the 100's again.

What's folks regiment post op for exercise ie: 1 week out 1 month 3 month etc...

Thx

I have a 40 bougie and there is a lot of restriction. Once you start eating solids you will feel the restriction. In the beginning you will not because its just liquids. My surgeon told me he uses the 40 bougie because anything lower will increase the leakage rate.

I am 6 weeks out and don't have an exercise routine. I am still losing weight though but really need to start exercising to get into habit.

The best way to success is to follow, follow, follow your team's plan. Get the recommended Protein and Water count per day, take your Vitamins and try not to fall into old habits. It will not be easy in the beginning but it will get easier.

I read on here that several people did lose 100 pounds in 6 months which is awesome. i still have 100 pounds to go and would love that but everyone's journey is different. That phrase you will see often on here but it is true. I hope I helped.

According to my surgical report, they used a 32 French Bougie.

There's a video floating around somewhere with a doctor showing the difference in sizes - it's pretty minimal, and the larger size has a lower leak rate from what I heard.

Best of luck with your surgery!

I'll have to ask. He only showed me that my stomach now has the same size of a pen.

Here is a great article on bougie size!

http://tinyurl.com/omrxp7h

There are some photos in there that show how minimal the differences in size really are.

@motherof5. How much have you lost in the 6 weeks if I may ask with the 40 bougie?

@motherof5. How much have you lost in the 6 weeks if I may ask with the 40 bougie?

The size of the bougie is going to have absolutely nothing to do with your rate of weight loss. I'm staying in touch with several people who all had our VSG by the same surgeon within a week of one another and our weight loss is all over the map. We're even on the exact same schedule for moving from clears to fulls to purees to solids, the same Vitamins, and the same Protein targets.

Here is a great article on bougie size!

http://tinyurl.com/omrxp7h

There are some photos in there that show how minimal the differences in size really are.

Excellent link. Thank you. That gave some great insight!

Excellent link. Thank you. That gave some great insight!

Yeah. I recommend reading every word and following the links to the videos. I really learned a TON from that one article. Very enlightening!