what determines bougie size?

Does your height and weight determine it? Or just surgeons preference?

I'm 5'10 235 pounds.. I'm going to ask my surgeon at consult but just curious, what size did yall get? And what were your stats?

My surgeon said she used the same size on everyone no matter what. I believe mine was a 40.

What is bougie size? 

Bougie: A thin cylinder of rubber, plastic, metal or another material that a physician inserts into or though a body passageway, such as the esophagus, to diagnose or treat a condition. A bougie may be used to widen a passageway, guide another instrument into a passageway, or dislodge an object.

Bougies are available in a wide range of sizes and degrees of flexibility. They may consist only of a simple cylinder. The cylinder may be equipped with such devices as: (1) an inflatable balloon to apply pressure against obstructions or narrowed walls; (2) a gauge to measure the pressure applied by the balloon; (3) a wire that is positioned at the site of a stricture, blockage or another problem to guide other instruments into the passageway; (4) a channel through which dye can be injected so that a site can be identified on a fluoroscope and (5) a light to illuminate a passageway for examination.

It is what they use to reshape the stomach.

Your surgeon determines it.  

I don't know what size I have, since it doesn't matter one single bit.  

I think the surgeon chooses the size he thinks is best based on research, outcomes and experience.  My surgeon used a 40F, which worked great for me.  I'm almost 2 years post op and I still eat only about 6 ounces per meal. 

best wishes,

Carol

My Dr used a 40. He said there were less issues with his patients getting fluids down, and no issues with structures. 

My surgeon used a 34F

My surgeon uses a 34F. While I think size is important for long term success, I also believe the skill of the surgeon is what is most important.  The rest is up to how you use it.  As you can see people have success with different sizes.  The most common sizes being 32 to 40.  

I am 6'2'' and had surgery at 300 pounds. My sleeve is somewhere in the 40s. My surgeon actually prefers to use a 36, but he couldn't find it that day. I am  glad for that, as thus far it has been a perfect fit for me.