Question:
Concerned over pouch not expanding after 5 mos

ok.....I know this is going to sound strange, but I am concerned about this. I have asked some people and have gotten the same response, "Be happy it hasn't stretched too much yet, so you can lose more" Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to have lost to much, but I am worried about it because I don't want to lose too much and get underweight..lol. I laugh just writing that. I did ask my doctor at 3 mos post op because I still could not eat more than 2 fl ozs. (my pouch was made at 15cc at time of surgery) I was told that by 3 mos + the pouch would normally stretch to stop a person from losing too much and not stopping (4-6 ozs). I measure everything I eat still because I am scared of vomitting and so far have not overfilled to point of pain or vomitting. Very solid foods like meats fill me MORE and I can't always fit 2 ozs...some foods take less room and I can eat more ie soups and salads. I am not feeling deprived or hungry, I take my time to eat a meal and I am healthy with good bloodwork. I just take iron and get potassium rich foods as they were a bit low at the 3 mo mark. I make sure I take my vitamins and supplements every day too. Here I am at 5 mos post and just wondering if any other of you have ever experienced this and does it change. I see my doctor may 14 for my 6 mo check up and if it hasn't resolved by then will ask for a scope. I should add that I DO eat until I feel full.    — Jo C. (posted on April 17, 2001)

April 17, 2001
OK Your bloodwork is perfect, you arent hungry, youre not vomiting and you've lost a lot of weight.... I just dont see any problem here!!! I am actually envious. I wish that I was full on 2 ounces! Seriously though, it would help if you could tell us your caloric intake on a typical day or a sample menu that you follow. You should be eating (according to my nutritionist) about 1000-1300 calories a day at about six months.
   — [Anonymous]

April 17, 2001
Hi, I am almost 5 months post also, i still can only eat very little, like for lunch today i bought a small wendy chilli and could only eat half of a small, plus a cracker, i feel very full after a little amount also, but this does not bother me, although there are times i would love to eat more,but i know this is only head hunger, i have lost over 90lbs and still have another 30 to 35, so i hope my pouch stays this small forever, you may need to eat more frequently even if you arent hungry, i know there are days i am lucky to get 500cal a day, so far my cal intake today is about 300 and it is 4:30, so i must go now so i can eat!lol good luck kim
   — kimberly G.