what size is your bougie?

what my surgeon said was that when surgeons use a 32 or 36 that they put the staple line farther away from the tube in the tummy. whereas he uses a 40 BUT he staples right along the line against the tube the anesthesiologist puts in ur tummy so its a snug 40

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Hey,

I saw this post in a search about bougie sizes.  I made a post a month or so ago about bougie size.  Can you tell me how it has gone with your size 40 since you posted this in August.  I initially had cancelled my surgery becuase of this concern but have had some follow-up conversations with the Dr.'s office that has made me reconsider.  Would be super helpful to find out how you, or others with a size 40 have done (just as a last minute reassurance--I hope).

Thanks,

Rae

 I was one of the first sleeves done at my kaiser.  I have a 40f.  People done after me got a 34 or 36, I can't remember which.  It took them awhile to get over fear of leaks etc, or at least that's what I think.  Some people get oversewn, I don't think I did.

I'm almost 23 months out and very happy. I lost slower than most and cursed a lot, but my motto has always been,  it's not how fast we get there, but where we are at five years out.  I think it's more what we do with it and how we nurture it that counts in the long run.

I just know I'm so much healthier and happier than I was in February 2010!

what are the differences concerning any 'complications' regarding bougie size (say a 32 vs a 40)  or is it all the same.  i can't recall where i've read it (on here but not which posts) where people said the smaller the bougie the more risk for leaks, strictures and reflux disease.

It's NOT the size....that counts!  It's how you use it!   hahahahaha!  Just sayin!!