What was your Bougie Size?

[emmas mom 4]

Hello fellow sleevers!!!

My surgery is wednesday! My surgeon said she uses a Bougie size of 36 - 38! I am happy with that! I dont want to be too restricted and risk a stricture, but, I dont want it too big and fail to lose my goal!!!

What size did your surgeons use and how have you progressed through your sleeve journey?

[Heatherr 149]

size 40 here I don't need the extra discipline of the tighter sleeve, so I'm happy with it. I am 1.5 weeks post op and haven't had any problem getting enough Protein and fluids down since day one. Don't get me wrong, it was very tight the first week, but I could sip just fine. I physically feel good and I know it's because I can get enough nutrition and fluids in. I think 36-38 sounds perfect. Any smaller would have worried me, so good for you!

[ChunkyAndFluffy75 9]

My doctor will be using 44 bougie and he sutures over the staple line so it will end up be more like a 42. His past patients have had great results, so I think your 40 will be fine.

[Indymom 132]

My doc uses a 32 but doesn't staple right up to it, and he says in his experience it makes a perfect size. I've been able to handle Clear Liquids no problem the past few days and start on full liquids tomorrow so we'll see!

[thinoneday 445]

32 but 28 with the oversew. Love it, I'm 18 months out and no problems here.

[LVikingFan 14]

This might sound stupid, but I have no idea of my bougie size, I am not even sure what it is. Is this something I should ask my doctor about?

[emmas mom 4]

This might sound stupid, but I have no idea of my bougie size, I am not even sure what it is. Is this something I should ask my doctor about?

a bougie is the size of the tube the surgeon uses as a guide when restricting your new tummy. i am finding that sizes 32 - 40 is the norm. i'm thinking a bigger tube/guide is less restrictive. but smaller than a 32 can cause the risk for strictures. You dont have to ask your dr about it, but, its good to know for curiosity sake! My surgery is wednesday. Good luck!

[mythreechildren2001 7]

My surgeon uses a 34 french exclusively.

[swizzly 901]

I actually have no idea what size mine is.

[Nancy Rivers 24]

My surgeon uses a 34 and oversews the staple line to decrease the chances of a leak.

[Lakelady 2]

32. My doc used to use a larger one but says results are better smaller. I'm sure it also has to do with how u use the sleeve afterward! I have no complications and am happy with it. Any if these sizes are tiny compared to a normal stomach!

[Was a humpty dumpty 35]

Mine is 32

[Spiritus 0]

36 Ewald tube..

[Leslie 14]

36F, he is convinced it has excellent results with fewer complications. So far, at least in my case, he is right!

[Ruby 26]

My Dr said he used a 32 size boogie.. so far so good.