What size was your Fr Bougie?

[myrori 55]

I just got my surgical report today and the doc used a 36 on me. For some reason I thought it would be a 32.

What sizes were used on others?

[dbrjredd 0]

I just got my surgical report today and the doc used a 36 on me. For some reason I thought it would be a 32.

What sizes were used on others?

Mine was a French 34. I wonder how much of a difference it makes?

Rhonda

[Susanne 32]

I am a 34. I believe surgeons use larger size for lower BMI. My surgeon said he would use a 34 instead of a 32, because my BMI was "only" 42

[Dansha 16]

My surgeon used a 34 Fr. bougie.

Deb

[Tiffykins 673]

I have a 32fr, and the difference between a 32 and 34, 36 and 38 is all less than 2mm. Our anatomy, surgeon technique and food choices will make more impact that the actual bougie size.

Here's a nice little chart to show the minimal difference between the sizes. Page 5 has the bougie that is similar to what was used on me.

http://www.medovatio..._Dilatation.pdf

Also, the size of the bougie is NOT the final size of the sleeve. It's a measuring tool/guide for the surgeon. Your stomach isn't going to be that small forever.

[2Fluffy 0]

I had my surgery December 1, and feel pretty darn good! My doc used a 36 on me. He said that the smaller ones had a higher incidence of interfering with the blood vessels at the side of the stomach because he would be stapling closer to them. I think he is just ultra-careful, but that's okay with me because I'm pretty big. Like Tiffykins said, it's not the final size of your stomach anyway.

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

My surgeon said he used a 44?

[hugsamber 8]

Mine is a 40. I was worried that there wasn't going to be as much restriction as a smaller one but I'm glad that mine is this size. I have had no problems so far.

[susieq 49]

34, and my BMI was pretty high. Still is, but I'm working on it!

[MuffinsMom 5]

Mine's a 36, and my surgeon oversewed so I understand it 's probably closer to a 32. As others have posted, though, the bougie size isn't necessarily a predictor of weight loss success. For one thing, the bougie determines the width, but our own anatomy determines the length of our stomach from esophagus to pylorus, which will be a big factor in capacity. Plus, once we've fully healed we'll be able to eat a bit more than we can early out. That's why the support system, food plan, exercise, and follow-up doctor appts are so important. It's not only how much we eat, but what and when.

[pumpkin07 32]

I'm a 34C. Haha just kidding about the C part. But my doctor insisted to use a 34, but I wanted a 40. He said to trust him. But I know other doctors who won't do less than a 40.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

32

[LowCho 1]

34

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Dr Aceves uses a 34 and over sews it down to a 32

[Maribeth 0]

34 for me, but an over sewn staple line to make it smaller.