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Just curious as to what percentage of your stomach your doctor removed?

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Was told by my doc that it's normally 90% that they remove. I know they can use different bougie sizes but I never got into that detailed of a discussion.

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Oh okay! My dr only removed %75 of my stomach.

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5 minutes ago, Deactivatedfatgal said:

Oh okay! My dr only removed %75 of my stomach.

That could very well be the same for me. There's so much generalization with WLS. I know I heard 90% a few times through all my consults, classes, and so forth. It could be a go-to number that most people grab even if it isn't accurate.

Given how much I could eat prior to surgery is sure as hell feels like there's only 10% left...lol

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Right?! Lol, I feel same way. I use to always say My stomach was a bottomless pit hahaha :)

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I don't think any Dr is really able to provide this number accurately. Every stomach is a different size to start with. They use the bougie as a guide but they can only get so close to it.

I saw my sleeve during my life swallow testate so I have a very good idea of its size and shape.

People always ask this question and unless you are planning a malpractice lawsuit, I don't see the point.

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I was told 80-85% but it doesn't really matter as long as it works :D

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I was told 85% was removed, but I sure that is more of an estimate than an exact amount. It doesn't really matter to me as long as the sleeve as a tool is effective for me. And it is!

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