Question:
How would we know if we are stretching out our new pouches (RNY)? I am afraid of this

   — ChristineSandraSmith (posted on September 11, 2009)

September 11, 2009
That is my thought exactly. I am 17 months post RNY and was afraid from day one about streching out my pouch. I just make sure and don't eat over a cup of food at a time and I think that works. I have gotten real good at eye-balling how much food is a cup or less. I have lost 220 pounds so I think it worked. lol And I am never hungry so that is a good strategy I think. Good luck and I hope other people can help you out more than I did..
   — okbuffy

September 11, 2009
I think everyone is afraid of this, but asking questions is the right start. I asked my doc if liquids could stretch the pouch..his answer is no...they flow right thru...food can, but only if you over eat a lot, if you get overly full once or twice, it won't, but if you do it every meal or most meals, you will. I went from being able to eat to eat about 4 small bites...less than 1 ounce at a meal and my weight loss stalled, My nut said to eat 2 ounces and i just couldn't do it without feeling the pressure in the belly. I was in fact stretching it out to allow for 2 ounces. I stayed eating 2 ounces until I reached the goal the clinic set for me. I now eat 4 ounces 4 times a day with a snack. If you eat small bites, chew well, and eat 2 ounces or less depending on where you are post surgery, you will be fine. If you continually eat to feeling full you will stretch it out. If you have no hunger, (and most people don't for 6 months or so)then eating a small amount is not hard. Measure out the food and eat only that. It really is the best thing you can do for yourself. Best of luck and God Bless. Hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

September 12, 2009
Dear Christine, that's the same question I have. I'm six months and out and go for my next appt. with surgeon on tuesday. I swear I could eat three cups of food if I let myself.Don't get full fast anymore,and sometimes feel hungry alot.I'm scared i did stretch mine out. Gonna talk to doc this week and hope he has answer. To be sure, I would call your doctor's office and ask them. Good luck. Sincerely, JoAnn
   — JOANNFV