Bougie Size

[SlevieNicks 9]

I had my pre-op appt today and my doctor uses a 40 bougie size...anyone on here have great loss with a 40?

He was rated one of Seattle's Top Docs for the third year in a row so that makes me feel better lol

He says he uses a 40 bougie because it reduces leak risks and structure risks...

[Lissa 2,631]

Your doc is right up on the current research! I've read that a larger bougie does reduce the risks of leaks/strictures, which risks are already pretty low, unless you have one!

Here's a picture of bougies, just so you can see the difference in sizes. It's very small, millimeters in fact.

[Readytolose2012 88]

Thanks for the bougie picture, that answers a question I posted on a different thread. If thats the only size difference it couldn't make much difference.

[karenb4729 309]

Are you going to Dr Chebli? That's who did my surgery and I'm so thankful. I have done very well with my weightloss and have not really had any complications. My restriction is good and I don't think I would want my stomach any smaller than what it is. Leave everything up to Dr C and you are in good hands!

[SlevieNicks 9]

Are you going to Dr Chebli? That's who did my surgery and I'm so thankful. I have done very well with my weightloss and have not really had any complications. My restriction is good and I don't think I would want my stomach any smaller than what it is. Leave everything up to Dr C and you are in good hands!

No in going to dr Robert michaelson at NWWLS

[karenb4729 309]

Well - maybe it's a Northwest thing but Dr C also uses a 40 bougie and for the same reasons, less problems with leaks. Again, I have done well with this size and seem to have had far less issues with drinking during the initial healing.