Question:
Is there a way to prevent the opening from the stomach to the intestine to NOT grow l

   — bluewater09 (posted on September 19, 2009)

September 19, 2009
I know you should not answer a question with a question..but.. why do you ask? I have had several EGD's because the conection of the pouch to the intestines has had a stricture several times. I believe it is our body trying to heal. I have not had to have the procdure done since 01/09. All seems to be doing well now. I know it is not every one that has this issue. When you do it is very annoying to you. The last time I had it done I changed my way of eating (I'm not eating like the rest of the RNY people) to more often as well as drinking constantly. Did it help..I have no idea. Maybe it just stopped growing...maybe it did help??
   — tootsie52

September 19, 2009
By following the rules and not overfiling the pouch. BUT if I understand correctly, it is going to stretch to some degree. The hope is that by that time, you will have better eating patterns. Good luck. Rebecca
   — Rebecca T.

September 19, 2009
Your question is addressed on this website: http://drsimpson.net/07_surgery_stories%20(SS)/7_SS_02/RNY/RNY.htm
   — Gail T.