Hi Heather.

I have a 34. I think that is the size that is most common for VSG's.
Any smaller and you risk twisting, but usually any bigger the results
aren't as good. Each DR has their own reason as to why they use the
size that they do. Alot depends on technique... do they sinch it
tight or do they just loosely staple the stomach... But keep in mind
that the difference between each is literally millameters...

I suggest you as your surgeon why he uses a 40. How big that should
make your stomach? How much in oz's will that size hold? What success
has he had on people with high BMI's with a bougie that size?

The more information you have the better you can make a decision.

With my 34, at 1 year out, I can eat about 3-4 oz's. More if it's
liquidy. I only get hungry when it's time to eat... but hunger is
just a gentle reminder that I'm empty now... Not like before... I eat
between 800-1000 calories a day. 65+g's of protein and 90+oz of water
a day.

Hope this helps!!!
~Lauren~


--- In AstronomicallyStunningVSGer@yahoogroups.com, "Heather"
<smithheather71@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone ! I hope everyone is doing well and losing lots of
weight!
> Ok, so here is my question...My surgeon emailed me today because I
> asked him what size bougie he does and he said 40. So I would like to
> know, those of you who have a 40 bougie, how do you feel?? Still have
> hunger issues? Are you losing weight? How many calories can you
consume
> a day? Um I guess anything else you would like to add would be great!
> I'm getting closer to 10% goal and I'm getting really excited! Thanks
> everyone!
>
> Heather
>