Going Dr Shopping

[Morgandobes 0]

For a little history, I found a doc that I thought I wanted to do my sleeve.

I even have a surgery date set for 5/27.

But when I talked to the doc 2 weeks ago, he says he uses a 48fr and

sews to the left of that. I tried not to let the HUGE size bother me,

but really has been.

I am going to start my search for another surgeon on Monday.

I dont want to go through all this work have this huge sleeve and

then have trouble losing the weight and keeping it off.

Just not worth it. Its scary for me a little to give up something sure-thing

and go back to the beginning. But, I really feel its best for me...

Lisa

[Tiffykins 673]

Lisa, you are doing the best thing for your health. I agree that if you are not comfortable with an aspect of the surgeon's program then you shouldn't let him cut on you. I know that it is scary to research, and feel confident about a surgeon only find out that something is just "not right". I went through a lot of surgeons for my revision. I researched Alabama, Florida and Georgia surgeons and was able to get my revision here in Florida.

Best wishes, and do what makes you comfortable.

[Morgandobes 0]

Thanks Tiffykins, the support on this board is spectacular and I might not have

had the courage to make this change without it.

Lisa

[kalex21211 0]

Trust your gut! It will all come out good in the end. Just trust your own judgment. Good luck to you!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I agree that a 48 is pretty big. You definitely want to have confidence in your surgeon. If you're in an area where you have your choice of surgeons, keep searching until you find the one that makes you the most comfortable. You can message anyone on here for information about their surgeon.

[sam30204 0]

What are the different size options?

[Luvandros 0]

Hi...I am a nurse anesthetist and do anesthesia for these surgeries all the time with different surgeons....the ones I work with all use a 32 Fr bougie....hope this helps! I am in Atlanta and having the sleeve this Friday, May 14th

[sam30204 0]

Hi...I am a nurse anesthetist and do anesthesia for these surgeries all the time with different surgeons....the ones I work with all use a 32 Fr bougie....hope this helps! I am in Atlanta and having the sleeve this Friday, May 14th

Hi! Is that the smallest one they do? Thanks!

[Morgandobes 0]

Thanks for the support guys, I knew I could count on you!

Good luck with your surgery lunvandros, I am jealous!

[Morgandobes 0]

Going to save Tiffykins the work of posting this again..there has to be an easier place to put this for easy finding..

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/pre-operation-vertical-sleeve-surgery-vsg-questions-answers/5409-48-fr-bougie.html

That thread shows the different size measurements.

32 appearing to be the most common

[Swiftflow 6]

Hi! Is that the smallest one they do? Thanks!

Most doc's wont go much smaller for risk of Stricture. My doc metioned that he uses a 30 but does not go real tight against it for staple line integrity.

[Luvandros 0]

Hi...i think this is the smallest, but not sure....it all we have used however. It is what they will use on me this week!