Post ops, how do you know if you are experiencing this type of

behavior? I asked my surgeon several weeks ago if my pouch could be stretched because it seems like I can eat more now. I don't want to be able to eat more...this is one of the reasons I had this surgery, so that I could use it as a tool and be more disciplined. I couldn't bear the thought of ever being obese again, it's just too painful. Mentally and emotionally, I don't think I could much handle it very well. So, his response was "as long as you don't get into *maladaptive behavior*, then you don't have to worry about your pouch stretching. Okay, yes, I'm further along post op than I was before, and I suppose I could just look the word up in a medical dictionary, but I'd prefer hearing from the AMOS community...exactly what is maladaptive behavior in reference to pouch stretching? It sounds serious and I want to do the right things. Please help! Thank you.

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