Had my pre-op with the NUT and that was kind of a **** show. I am out of network and my insurance simply isnt covering the surgeons entire program (surgery only) so I KNOW Im missing out on some things he would normally offer through his hospital but I just dont know exactly what (I dont know what I dont know...get it!!) They also changed NUTs on me and this new woman didnt study my case history and called me today to say she'd forgotten to tell me a few things. One being the night-before cleanse! **** show...Tomorrow is my official pre-op with my surgeon and I want to pummel him with questions! Toss your best ones my way

23 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

Ok, so a bougie is something (metal? Plastic?) shaped like a hot dog. They run it down into the stomach (via the esophagus) during the operation. Then they use a nifty tool that cuts, cauterizes, and staples, all at the same time, to separate the "keep" vs. "don't keep" part of the stomach.

The bougie is inside the "keep part" and gives something firm to make the cut against, while also making the sleeve the correct size.

The bougie is removed when the cuts are complete.

40 is a size measurement, and French is style I guess.

I can totally visualize this with your excellent description! Very interesting! Thank you!