delta_girl 931 Posted March 5, 2013 I had a long discussion with my surgeon about bougie size. It has little to do with the final size of your sleeve. The bougie is simply a tool to allow the surgeon to see inside of your stomach. The seal can be made very tight or loose in relation to the bougie. The surgeon makes a judgement on that based on the size and shape of your stomach as well as other criteria. There is so much misinformation passed around here as fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LifetimeLoser 208 Posted March 5, 2013 I have to do some research as my surgeon said he's found greater success and less leaks in the larger bougie??? According to my surgeon, they used to use between 28-60 in size but now he only uses a 38 because it has less complications with success. Even if it was a 60 though compared to our old stomachs...very small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleyymac13 6 Posted March 5, 2013 So is this how big the remaining part of my stomach will be??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stafhill 12 Posted March 5, 2013 What is this bougie for? As my perop appointment is tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted March 5, 2013 What is this bougie for? As my perop appointment is tomorrow The bougie sizes are used as a guide for the doctor when removing your stomach. As far as getting a "bigger" or "smaller" sleeve the difference between the ALL bougies sizes are really very small.. Your doctor will know what is right for you! Everyone's stomachs are different some are small, some are long so even two people using the same size bougie can have different capacities after.. And as far as "getting one as small as you can" If your stomach is made to small there is a greater chance of long term problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted March 5, 2013 So is this how big the remaining part of my stomach will be??? No it is used as a guide only.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lau12345 1 Posted July 9, 2013 they used a 60 bougie on me...is this too big? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted July 9, 2013 they used a 60 bougie on me...is this too big? I will say i didn't think to many doctors use a sixty anymore. I'm surprised yours did, but Plenty of people have, in years past had 60's and managed to lose! Read the last half of this article.. http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/2011/03/31/-2/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
