Sleeve Size

[Ljones1 48]

How do the doctors judge by one's sleeve size? I hear some folks say how small theirs are and others say the opposite. Is there a certain size per person or the persons weight.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I have a larger than typical sleeve. Not because of any decision made by my doctor but because I have a rather long stomach for someone of my height. The doctors can control how tight they make your sleeve but ain't nuttin' they can do about the length! The doctor used a 32 Fr bougie and it is "tight" but because it's longer than average, I can hold a greater volume of food.

Also if someone has very bad Gerd, the doc may choose to do a larger sleeve in order to help control acid reflux. Other doctors like to make the sleeves slightly larger because it reduces the chance of strictures.

[cindymg 629]

I have a larger than typical sleeve. Not because of any decision made by my doctor but because I have a rather long stomach for someone of my height. The doctors can control how tight they make your sleeve but ain't nuttin' they can do about the length! The doctor used a 32 Fr bougie and it is "tight" but because it's longer than average' date=' I can hold a greater volume of food.

Also if someone has very bad Gerd, the doc may choose to do a larger sleeve in order to help control acid reflux. Other doctors like to make the sleeves slightly larger because it reduces the chance of strictures.[/quote']

Oh, that's good to know. I am very tall, in fact too tall for the belly button version of the surgery. So now I know why I can eat 5-6 ounces at a time. I thought I was odd.

[Ljones1 48]

Thanks for replying.

[taylokat 180]

The only reason I know my size is because I read it in my operative report. He used a size 40! Now I always thought that was large but I have such restriction, when I'm full, I'm full! Much less complication rate with a larger size and he overs-sees the staple line so when he is done, my stomach is the size of a highlighter marker. I've list over 45 lbs in 13 weeks...35 more pound till goal!