Question:
How is it possible to be able to eat 12 oz at 10 months post op?

I am able to eat this mount at one time, but want to know how when my pouch was only 2 oz to begin with? And does this mean I need a revision?    — STEPHANIE N. (posted on April 17, 2002)

April 16, 2002
My surgeon told us at a support group meeting the other night that the mature pouch will stretch at least 4 times what it was originally--I know I read somewhere that for most RNY surgeries, the mature pouch is between 8 and 12 ounces. I'm not having a traditional RNY--I'm having a Fobi-type procedure--and my surgeon makes his pouches 1 oz. with the hope (he said) that they will stretch up to 4 oz. But from what I've read about the RNY, it sounds to me like your pouch is doing exactly what it's supposed to. But you should ask your doctor if this is normal for HIS pouches.
   — Kristie B.

April 16, 2002
I agree withthe previous poster. Although my numbers a slightly different - I read the mature puch is 9-10 oz - I would imagine if my fairly new pouch is 2 oz, and I can eat up to 4 oz at a time, then it's not that strange that with a mature pouch you can eat up to 12 oz.
   — PaulaM

April 17, 2002
I've been able to eat 10 oz in one sitting. It scared me but it was mostly soft. I'm still losing so I'm not worried about it. The key is, are you continuing to eat it because it's sitting in front of you or because you're still hungry? Try portioning out only 1/2 of that at a time and going to another room to eat then making yourself wait before going back for seconds. You'd be surprised at how your mind tells you you're full. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

April 17, 2002
I agree with the previous posters. Over time, the pouch naturally stretches. That's why, as times goes by, some people regain weight if they aren't careful about "what" they eat. I speak from personal experience on that....I regained 20lbs. and I spent the entire winter losing it. I can hold about 12 oz. and that freaked me out...until...I compared what I can eat now to what I could eat before my rny. 12 oz. is nothing! (lol) Check with your doctor; but, I think you are right on target.
   — margaret N.

April 17, 2002
Oh, that mysterious pouch!! I am 9 months out and find when I eat dense protein (meat), I can still only eat a few ounces and I'm full. When I eat other things, though (like crackers, rice cakes, some salads, etc.) I can eat significantly more. It has taken some doing to retrain myself to eat my salad (if I can fit any) AFTER my protein. I still like the salad first - but am changing to better suit my tool. Try letting your pouch get empty, then see how much chicken or turkey you can eat (or I've read here about cottage cheese)...that should tell you how much food your pouch really wants at one time. AND, if you're still losing...that's a good thing! Best to you. OPEN RNY 7/17/01, -90, 47 to go.
   — blee01