Question:
I am very confused about the size of my pouch.

I am almost one year post op and 4 pounds from goal, losing 120 pounds. I recently had an endoscopy. I'm very confused. The doctor told me that my pouch is either 8cm OR 8cc's. He said that I started out with 1cm or 1 cc. 1cc seems way too small so I am pretty sure it's cm. He said that I am doing fine and progressing normally with regard to stretching. When I read the library though, it looks as if my pouch may be larger than others that posted on the topic. Should I be concerned? Thanks    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 4, 2001)

August 4, 2001
It sounds to me as if you have done excellent and if the dr says you are doing normally don't worry over it.
   — [Anonymous]

August 4, 2001
I'd call him up and ask him. Or ask someone in his office to look in your chart and tell you - he very likely made a note of the size. I know different surgeons do different sizes. My doc does a 2 oz pouch, about the size of a double shot-glass. But find out and put your mind at rest. Sounds like you must have done all the right things, not to have stretched it out much. I understand some growth of the "new stomach" is normal over the years, but if you continue to monitor the intake, how much at a time you put in, it will never get all that big, to where you end up able to eat like you could preop. Good luck to you!
   — Lisa D.

August 4, 2001
Hi, I was told by my doc that he makes the pouch about 30cc's which is a one ounce medicine cup size. I'd call your doc and check with him/her. Ciao :)
   — perezrdh

August 4, 2001
Ask your Doc to fax you the results of your endoscopy. CC is the unit used to measure volume (cc=cubic centimeters) while cm (centimeter) measures length. The 2 measurements can't be compared or interchanged. Call the office and ask him to clarify. Good luck!
   — Kimberly L.

August 5, 2001
I always request a copy of my surgical notes when I have had a procedure done (guess this gets filed in the "I'm just a bit weird" file). You can ask either your surgeon or the hospital for a copy, which will indicate the size of your pouch at the time of surgery. -Kate-
   — kateseidel