50% only

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I asked my doctor about how much you are going to cut off my stomach. He said 50 or 55% only . I thought that is not much . I have heard lots of people saying 80% off . What do you think ???

I think this is so little and it won't do me good . My current weight is 365 lbs

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[reree6898 1,164]

That seems very low. I thought the average is 85%. Did you ask him why so low?

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He said the maximum I can go is 60 %

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[reree6898 1,164]

Is there a medical reason that he gave though because that still seems off unless you have had an ulcer or something that would prevent him from doing more. If he can't give a medical reason I would consider seeking a second opinion from a different surgeon.

[mr1121 59]

Yes I agree it's extremely low. I was told 3/4 off

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[Nursenia 68]

I agree with reree6898 I would seek a second opinion my Dr took 80%

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[PLEZ 76]

Mine took 80 seems the norm...get another surgeon

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[cqlleen 13]

Mine said 80% was removed. Ask what size bougie he will use , mine used a 35 french .

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[Havasumoma 250]

Research! This does not sound right for sleeve surgery.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Get a new Dr.

[TracyBar 132]

Hi - I'm in Canada and asked the question "why do you take so much of the stomach?" (my husband was shocked by how much they take too). They said 'it won't work otherwise. All surgeries carry risk - we can't cut 1/2 out and then it doesn't work and then go back in and do it again. Research and experience says that 80-85% is what we take out". (she did talk about bougie, but I remember nothing of that!). Get a different surgeon. I wouldn't advise going through this without at least a 2nd opinion since the 1st surgeon isn't jiving with what everyone in here has learned.