How Much Stomach is Taken Out?

[Bluesky1 191]

So, I'm having Sleeve surgery on Tuesday ???? I am super nervous, and of course have a million fears trying to crop up. I looked at a paper that my surgeon wrote on it, and it looks like it says 30% of my stomach left (so 70% removed). For some reason, I thought 85% of your stomach is removed. My concern is that it won't be small enough. I am a 35 BMI but need to lose close to 100 lbs, I sure hope she's not going to leave my stomach bigger than the usual size (because I have the appetite of a 700 lb person).

So two questions...

1. What perecentage of stomach removal is the standard?

2. How much did your surgeon take out? (or is going to take out)

Thanks for th input ????

[staceylynne13 7]

I have no idea how much they took, but right now my stomach can hold approx 1/4 cup of food or less depending on the food itself. I am a month and a week or so post op.

Edited February 21, 2016 by staceylynne13

[Valentina 2,642]

70​% ​to 85% depending on the surgeon and internal findings.

[Bluesky1 191]

I was hoping for 85%. I'm so scared I will still be able to eat too

Much.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Since the fundus is removed (the stretchy part of the stomach), then the percentage is relative to the size of your stomach. Ultimately, what is left for the sleeve is about the size of a banana. Since everyone's anatomy is different it does vary and the amount that is removed is less important than what you do with what is left.

[ohhsosweetxvb 44]

Your doctor knows what they are doing. Maybe you have a smaller stomach than most patients because you're a bit smaller than the usual. Here in New York you wouldn't even be eligible unless you had a BMI of 40. So 70% is what is best for you. 30% of a stomach is still small and they are taking out the part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone. You will be okay, have faith in your sleeve.

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[Bluesky1 191]

Your doctor knows what they are doing. Maybe you have a smaller stomach than most patients because you're a bit smaller than the usual. Here in New York you wouldn't even be eligible unless you had a BMI of 40. So 70% is what is best for you. 30% of a stomach is still small and they are taking out the part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone. You will be okay, have faith in your sleeve.

Thanks for the reply. I have sleep apnea so here you cab have ot with a BMI of 35 if you have a comorbidity.

As far as my stomach size, I'm convinced it's as big as someone who's 500 lb...I can eat a massiveamount of food and not be overly full.

I just hope because I'm "smaller" she will take enough out. I would like to lose a 100 lb.

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[ohhsosweetxvb 44]

Your doctor knows what they are doing. Maybe you have a smaller stomach than most patients because you're a bit smaller than the usual. Here in New York you wouldn't even be eligible unless you had a BMI of 40. So 70% is what is best for you. 30% of a stomach is still small and they are taking out the part of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone. You will be okay, have faith in your sleeve.

Thanks for the reply. I have sleep apnea so here you cab have ot with a BMI of 35 if you have a comorbidity.

As far as my stomach size, I'm convinced it's as big as someone who's 500 lb...I can eat a massiveamount of food and not be overly full.

I just hope because I'm "smaller" she will take enough out. I would like to lose a 100 lb.

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A lot of it is pretty much relearning how to eat. That's why they want you to not drink anything 30 minutes before and after a meal, to chew your food really well and to make a meal last 20-30 minutes. It takes time for your stomach to send the full feeling to your brain. Also make sure you eat the right foods and drink enough Water throughout the day. That will help you feel full too.

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[blessed819 1]

I was told 75% by my surgeon

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[animallover1247 249]

When I had my preop class last week, I asked the NP how much of my stomach would the surgeon be removing; she said 80-85%.

i am now 5 days post op and it feels like he removed 0% of my stomach. I constantly have a gnawing hunger pain, like I haven't eaten in a month. My stomach growls ALL THE TIME. I am starving. Researched this and apparently it is normal but this is a problem I was NOT expecting to deal with after surgery. At least if I was dealing with nausea I could take a pill for it. Nothing to do for wanting to eat the a** end of a cow!

[ohhsosweetxvb 44]

When I had my preop class last week, I asked the NP how much of my stomach would the surgeon be removing; she said 80-85%.

i am now 5 days post op and it feels like he removed 0% of my stomach. I constantly have a gnawing hunger pain, like I haven't eaten in a month. My stomach growls ALL THE TIME. I am starving. Researched this and apparently it is normal but this is a problem I was NOT expecting to deal with after surgery. At least if I was dealing with nausea I could take a pill for it. Nothing to do for wanting to eat the a** end of a cow!

I've read that this could be reflux, try taking an anti acid and see if that works.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

When I had my preop class last week, I asked the NP how much of my stomach would the surgeon be removing; she said 80-85%.

i am now 5 days post op and it feels like he removed 0% of my stomach. I constantly have a gnawing hunger pain, like I haven't eaten in a month. My stomach growls ALL THE TIME. I am starving. Researched this and apparently it is normal but this is a problem I was NOT expecting to deal with after surgery. At least if I was dealing with nausea I could take a pill for it. Nothing to do for wanting to eat the a** end of a cow!

It's probably acid. Were you prescribed a PPI?

[Kindle 8,667]

It's not like they measure your stomach beforehand and then remove a certain percentage of it. The final size of your sleeve is determined by 1) the size of the bougie they use 2) how tight against the bougie they staple and whether they oversew the staple line and 3) the length of your stomach between the esophagus and pyloric valve. Taller people will typically have a longer sleeve.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

It's not like they measure your stomach beforehand and then remove a certain percentage of it. The final size of your sleeve is determined by 1) the size of the bougie they use 2) how tight against the bougie they staple and whether they oversew the staple line and 3) the length of your stomach between the esophagus and pyloric valve. Taller people will typically have a longer sleeve.

... And, how much your stomach has stretched throughout the years.

[animallover1247 249]

When I had my preop class last week, I asked the NP how much of my stomach would the surgeon be removing; she said 80-85%.

i am now 5 days post op and it feels like he removed 0% of my stomach. I constantly have a gnawing hunger pain, like I haven't eaten in a month. My stomach growls ALL THE TIME. I am starving. Researched this and apparently it is normal but this is a problem I was NOT expecting to deal with after surgery. At least if I was dealing with nausea I could take a pill for it. Nothing to do for wanting to eat the a** end of a cow!

I've read that this could be reflux, try taking an anti acid and see if that works.

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I am on Nexium and have been for about 15 years.