The bouie is the instrument the doctor uses to to sew your stomach closed. The smaller the bouie the smaller your stomach will be. Well, most people are told by their doctors they used a 36 or a 38 size Bouie. And some doctors such as my own tell me the weight lose is the same with a 40 size bouie.

Does anyone know what size Bouie was used on them? The smaller the number the smaller the stomach is.

I was told, but forgot...either 36 or 38. I understand we all have different'length stomachs so bougie size has only partial impact. I lost.160# to a normal BMI so good results.

I never thought about bougie size, now I kinda feel inadequate. Could I have bougie envy?

Mine was a 38 French. It's the size of the tube they place down your throat and follow with the staple gun as a Guide. It can still vary so it won't be exactly that size.

Mine is 32, but really that is only part of it. If a surgeon uses a 32 but sews a "loose" sleeve it may be like he used a 38 anyway. It depends on how close the stitch line is. Just a thought.

Mine is a 32, but my surgeon said they're doing 36's - 40's now.

what size Bouie was used on them? The smaller the number the smaller the stomach is.

@@Gail Ann

my doc told me he uses a 36

but then he told me there is a "minisckule" (msp ) of a difference

so i wouldn't worry

kathy

Mine used 36.

But academic research on subjects post-op that I've seen finds little if any differences between results, despite bougie sizes 40 and below.

Mine is a 36. There isn't much difference between 34-40, and I think they are all pretty standard. Too small can result in increased complications.