what is your bougie size?

J.Lo 74
on 3/17/12 12:23 am

40F. Alot of people here think the smaller your bougie is, the better results you'll have long term. I believe if you're commited to losing weight and maintaining that weight you'll be successful. Try not to get caught up in all that. I used to get depressed when people would post studies and feel like my surgery was a waste. But look at my stats. I'm losing and feel great! Good luck to you!!

Jen

peeches35
on 3/17/12 4:00 am

VSG on 04/03/12

well my surgery is april 3 and Dr Yatco told me uses 34 and i think it going to be oversewn

SO INLOVE WITH MY SELF

Louisianawench
on 3/17/12 5:06 am - New Orleans, LA

VSG on 03/21/12

Thanks everyone. I guess size doesn't matter!

hwag5149
on 3/18/12 2:45 pm

Size and technique matter... as with other things ;)

HW 380.8+ SW- 371.4 CW- 234.4 GW- 200

felicia W.
on 3/17/12 5:37 pm - Kent, WA

ok so no one really ever answered what a bougie size was....

doggz109
on 3/17/12 5:53 pm, edited 3/18/12 7:33 am - CA

VSG on 01/12/12

It's the diameter of the tube they stick down your throat to make sure your new sleeved stomach is a certain size. They measure around the tube....then make their cuts.

It's not that simple and there is a lot of individuality to it. That is why you need to pick your surgeon carefully.

Your commitment to a lifestyle change post-op makes much more difference than your bougie size.

Mine was 36.

jimbovsg
on 3/17/12 6:01 pm

VSG on 09/01/09

On March 18, 2012 at 12:37 AM Pacific Time, felicia W. wrote:

ok so no one really ever answered what a bougie size was....

it is a surgical instrument (a tube basically) During surgery they insert it down your esophagus...into your stomach....it is a guide the surgeon uses to staple your sleeve evenly and consistently. The #'s refer to the size of the diameter of the tube (bougie) Smaller #....smaller tube but remember there are other factors determining actual sleeve size/capacity....try not to get caught up in the #'s

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