Average size of Sleeve and Complications

[Destew57 0]

Hello everyone. I am a newby and have scheduled myself to have the sleeve surgery on 2-July. I have been reading alot of post on here and I see that some or quite a bit of the people have had problems with heart burn, acid reflux, or indigestion after they have had the sleeve. I can honestly say I don't have these issue now and can eat what ever I want. Could some people be so kind to reply with the size of their sleeve and if they have had this acid reflux problems also. This is a concern for me, because reading the comments on this subject, it seems very unconfortable.

What size does everyone here, recommend?

By the way, I really think this sleeve talk.com is great and all the people here seem to be real supportive of each other. It is real comforting to find a place like this.

[nurse_ally 0]

Where are you having your surgery? I'm having mine in Mexicali with Dr. Aceves on July 1. If you're wondering about the size your sleeve will be, you can always ask the physician's office what size bougie they will be using for your sleeve. Then google "bougie" and you'll be able to find pictures that show you how big bougies are in relation to different sizes of writing pens, highlighters, and such.

I love this site, too. I haven't posted much until the last couple of days, but I really think you can get some good information from those who have had this done and are loving it. Good luck!!

[Lee 19]

I have a 40f. That's the smallest my Kaiser will go. They think that having a bigger sleeve allows better hydration and less complications post-op. I tried to talk them into smaller. :thumbup1:

I've had no issues with reflux etc after the third day when my PPI - Protonix kicked in. By day 5 I was able to easily get in 64 oz of fluids. No complications.

I don't know if the size of my bougie has anything to do with my slow weight loss but I would venture to say it's more about exercise etc, than the size 40f.

All in all, I'm very pleased with my recovery and progress.

[Destew57 0]

Where are you having your surgery? I'm having mine in Mexicali with Dr. Aceves on July 1. If you're wondering about the size your sleeve will be, you can always ask the physician's office what size bougie they will be using for your sleeve. Then google "bougie" and you'll be able to find pictures that show you how big bougies are in relation to different sizes of writing pens, highlighters, and such.

I love this site, too. I haven't posted much until the last couple of days, but I really think you can get some good information from those who have had this done and are loving it. Good luck!!

I am having it done here in Thailand. I have been living in Thailand now for 12 yrs. A great place and have some great doctors here. I agree on the good information and good people on this site.

I thank everyone for the info on the sleeve size.

[REWB 0]

How many baht does it cost in Pattaya?

Bob