Bougie Size

[Tryan 20]

My surgeon used a 38 and I have never been sick. I eat whatever my heart desires. I just don't eat over 4oz and I choose not to eat bread, Pasta, rice, corn, potatoes or sweets. I am down 39 pounds since 8/9/12 .( I need to update my ticker) I do get a weird feeling near my sternum if I eat to quickly or even if I eat 4oz but its a very dense food.< /p>

[Banned member 320]

I asked my surgeons PA about what size bougie they use and she said a 32.

ETA:I asked my surgeon after surgery what size he used and he said a 36.

[rdoactv 218]

Congrats on your success Tyron. I know I shouldn't be worried. I certainly won't eat what I can now.

[Grek79Ital 18]

I found this on another board, its quite informative on bougie sizes, Got my operative report today, they used a 36 French.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/2011/03/31/-2/

[moregoodtimes 331]

I quizzed my surgeon last week over this very subject. I wanted to know not just "if size matters" regarding long term restriction BUT ALSO about completely controlling ghrelin levels. He teaches others to do this surgery and I feel blessed to be able to have him do mine.

As I understand it, this is a relatively new procedure so 8 years is the most historical data they have. He has done over a thousand of these (no leaks) and said he uses a 36 because with the available data, this level of restriction is as effective as the smaller sizes (they only go down to 32) and he sees fewer difficulties adjusting to the new stomach with 36 as compared to the smaller sizes.

I went in thinking I wanted a 32, but after the visit, will go with his recommendation.

32F = .40"

34F = .425"

36F = .45"

38F = .476"

40F = .5"

46F = .576"

60F = .75"

More Good Times

[rdoactv 218]

I found this on another board' date=' its quite informative on bougie sizes, Got my operative report today, they used a 36 French.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/2011/03/31/-2/

Thanks so much!! This was extremely informative and totally set my concerns at ease. : )