large stoma

It seems that one area that there is FEW or no input on the subject. and thats a 'large stoma' the opening from the stomach into the intestines. for the RNY the opening is suppose to be small and the pouch limits the amount of food you can eat; and slowly drains into the intestines. BUT it seems that for what ever reason; the stoma (opening) can be large from day one.. letting that person eat 'more' than their peers; ie. a full scrambled egg. My surgeon was surprized I could eat 1/2 cup of anything post op but since I was not throwing up it was assumed I was not over eating. An upper GI test done at 6 months showed my stoma was 'to large' NO food was staying in my stomach it was going directly into the intestines.... It seems if you can 'overeat' early; that may be one of the problems; but one that is not being addressed. as anyone else finally found this out thru tests? and if so what did your surgeon suggest? mine suggested i go to the nutritionst and counseling; since i was eceslly dieint.

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