Poll: What size is your sleeve?

~~Sami~~ *.
on 10/20/08 7:16 am - Jacksonville, FL

Mine is 34F.

I don't think I've heard of a 28F. Usually 32F is as small as most docs go. Is there a reason her surgeon wants to go smaller?

Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin. I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby. 5 years out from revision to VSG. Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(

**Debbie** .
on 10/21/08 3:23 am - GA

VSG on 02/15/08

I'm suggesting my friend ask specifically about the 28. I'll post when he knows a little more.

Debbie

dramaqnprincess
on 10/20/08 8:08 am - scottsdale, AZ

VSG on 10/02/08

Are all Aceves 36? I never asked. Wasnt something i really thought about, i figured he would do what he saw fit.

ilse72
on 10/20/08 8:13 am - AL

VSG on 07/25/08

Drama, Dr. Aceves uses a 34 and then sews over the staple line resulting in approximately a size 32. That is what I was told when I asked what size bougie he uses. I was also told that he uses this size on everyone. So, you had a 34 oversewn resulting in approximately a size 32 sleeve.

Height 5'1" ~~~ Current weight 98 pounds.
Surgeon's goal 118 pounds (met March 18, 2009).
My goal 105 pounds, met July 15, 2009.

(deactivated member)
on 10/20/08 8:15 am - AZ

Revision on 12/06/06

Aceves - 32.

He uses a 34 but the technique he uses to oversew the staple line tightens it up to a 32. He said you can't go smaller than that or it can cause many problems later on.

dramaqnprincess
on 10/20/08 8:46 am - scottsdale, AZ

VSG on 10/02/08

cool! thanks!

RhondaRoo
on 10/20/08 8:17 am - OH

VSG on 04/10/08

40 here---and loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RhondaRoo 256/235.5/131.8/120.0
Never, Never, Never Give Up --Winston Churchill

Happycat
on 10/20/08 8:27 am - Midwest City, OK

VSG on 05/23/08

I am a 34. I have never heard of a 28. I think that is way too small. In fact, my surgeon is talking about moving to a larger size to reduce any potential complications such as twisting.

I have maintained for one year at this point. I am steady at -120 pounds. =)
40 pounds lost pre-op