Sleeve size and leaks

[kvdme 64]

Anyone have any info about this? I know my doctor does a larger sleeve but stated some doctors are dling a European sleeve which is pretty small. Would like any info on this as far as problems, nausea, ability to get food in easily and of course more leaks. Thanks!

[thinnerdaysahead 48]

My surgeon uses a slightly larger tool for gauging the stomach size. His reasons were to reduce discomfort and nausea. (keep in mind this is only slightly larger than the usual size). I can still only eat about 5 bites of solid food before feeling full. I can drink about 8 ounces slowly. Hope this helps.

[Arts137 1,811]

Don't think it is related... Mostly it is surgeon preference!

[cloud9 29]

I had the same question before my surgery. I discussed it with my surgeon who does not use the smaller sized bougies (32 and 34 F). According to my surgeon a 36 F bougie is in the middle and actually only millimeters larger than a 32 and 34 F size. 36 F is what I have. Like ThinnerDaysAhead said above, I too can only get in about 5 bites.

Also here is some information I found during my Quest that might help with what you are asking. I know many people who have smaller size bougie and no issues whatsoever.

Really a question best discussed with your own surgeon however. Sorry have not heard of a European sleeve. Very best of luck to you!

http://www.foodtalk.com.au/contents/en-us/d72_gastric-sleeve-gastrectomy.html

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

It is my understanding that smaller sleeve size is somewhat associated with long term issues like reflux. I do NOT know how accurate that is or if it is just a theory.

My surgeon used a 38 - and you know what, I think the actual size stomach you get depends on alot of things like your anatomy... the bougie size is only part of it.

[sophiepants 489]

My surgeon used a 40 bogie. Which I didn't find out until I asked 2 wks after. It took me a few to be ok with it but I'm glad he did. I can eat 1/2 cup or 4oz of food at one time and sometimes I cant even finish that. I read somewhere it may depend on your stomach, if its long or if its short. But I'm not a doctor so IDK