Bougie

[jluv 3]

Does you know the bougie size the doctor used?

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Each doctor is individual. Mine used a tight 40 which he says isn't much different than a 34 that is not done tightly.

[sixbuttons 102]

Mine used a 40.

[BeeLee37 109]

42

[penman53 493]

31 for me

[Kindle 8,667]

32 with oversewing the staple line.

[lockkill 47]

What does that mean??

[beeteroo 166]

What does that mean??

It's a sizing tool the surgeon uses to make the sleeve. While you are asleep they put it down your esophagus and into your stomach. Then they cut your stomach around it and pull it back out when they are done.