Is there a specific Bougie and common channel size that's best?

sunshine1968
on 7/20/13 4:28 pm

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Trying to figure out what size would be best for me. I have to lose 150lbs. 

 

Thanks!

MajorMom
on 7/20/13 8:08 pm - VA

Different surgeons like different measures. My surgeon opts for 100cm common channels and 60f bougie even for lightweights.

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A. C
on 7/21/13 12:13 am

It depends on your surgeon.  Mine is too small at 30F Bougie.  I would want one larger if I did it over.

meq815
on 7/21/13 12:32 am, edited 7/21/13 12:32 am - PA

My cc is 125, and I believe my bougie is 42F.  I am 12 weeks post op and have lost 55 lbs.  My goal is to lose 55 more, so I'm halfway there already.  So I guess those sizes work for me!

I must say, I can't even imagine a smaller stomach.  I still can't eat very much at all!

 

ladybug513
on 7/21/13 12:32 am - NY

100cc with 36 boogie.  Working well for me.  All surgeons configure differently.

First goal 120.0: 12/7/13  Final goal 115.0 (114.6):  2/6/14  

 5'3  SW: 199 (12/11/11)  Current: 114.8 pounds  18% body fat   BMI: 20.3           

    

Irishnurse
on 7/21/13 5:40 am
DS on 04/17/13

30F bougie with 75/80 CC. As long as I take my calcium and Iron I do not have bathroom issues anymore. So far I feel good and have no complications. 

        

        
SW-340, CW-164, GW-150, 14 pounds to go...

    

airbender
on 7/21/13 9:36 am

the average common channel is 100cm  (mine is longer to avoid more deficiencies) with a 36F.  the size is really up to the surgeon and what she/he uses....you can ask for something different but i have found surgeons are pretty strick in the sizes they use....

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