Question:
can it shrink back?

im 1 yr post rny and i think my stomach may have stretched... I noticed that i can eat a lot more then i did a year ago plus i havent lost a pound in 2 months!! this is very discouraging :-( im asking for a gym membership for christmas but how do i make my stomach smaller again?? i want to feel full fast like before!!!    — LauraMarie (posted on November 3, 2009)

November 3, 2009
Your stomach has stretched out some. It is normal. If you haven't lost any weight in 2 months, perhaps you are losing inches. That won't show up on the scale, so measure yourself and keep track that way. Try the cottage cheese test to see how much your pouch really holds. Fill it to 8 oz, eat until you are satisfied, not full or stuffed and that should give you a clue as to how much you are able to eat. Again, some stretching is normal. You will be able to hold about 8 oz of food after 18-24 months.
   — Kristy

November 3, 2009
I lost most of my weight in the second year. And you can shrink your pouch by going back to the post op diet a few days full liquids.
   — lesleigh07

November 3, 2009
I too am just 1 year out and have stalled. I notice my pants fitting more loosely. I just joined a gym and am amazed at what I can do now. I guess I have thought that I didn't put it on in one year and it all isn't going to come off in one year. Congratulations to you, we will get there!
   — DeniseHolstege

November 3, 2009
You will find that after the first year it all changes. You must put in more effort to choosing the right portion and the right food. You should not count on feeling full to tell you when to stop eating. Meet with a dietitian and set up and eating plan. Then stick to it. I don't get full as fast but I also don't get really hungry like before so sticking to a plan is so much easier.
   — trible