Question:
How would you know if you are stretching your pouch?

i'm a little over 3 months post op and worry EVERYDAY if i am stretching my pouch out. i don't feel i over eat by any means, but sometimes i do drink within 20-30 minutes before and after meals. and sometimes i do feel i eat more than other times. but how would i know if its stretching or not? thanks in advance for the feedback. thanks.. :)    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on October 19, 2005)

October 19, 2005
2 ways that you can tell if you have stretch your pouch, 1. you can eat more 2. you gain weight. remember how big your pouch was when you were first operatied on, I believe it was in the vicinity of 50mls, the answer is to measure your food and definitly do not eat after your meal by at least 1 hour, as otherwise this will liquidize your meal and allow it to go down more easily or quickly, thren you will feel hungry too soon. Drink before eating but not after to maintain your satiety
   — Lise K.

October 21, 2005
I use weight loss measurements and the following visual guidelines which help me with portion control. STOMACH SIZE 1 MO = 1.5 OZ [<1/4 CUP] 3 MO = 3 OZ [3/8 CUP] 6 MO = 4 OZ [1/2 CUP] 12 MO = 6 OZ [3/4 CUP] 24 MO = 8 OZ [1 CUP] At 3 months you are at 3 OZ which is not very much. It is normal for your pouch to expand per the above without over eating. Congratulations on your courage & Good Luck.
   — ewalton

October 24, 2005
My surgeon at a recent event honoring the two years he and his partner have been together said......take cottage cheese and keep eating it, not fast, not slow and when you feel full, measure water (not sure how to do this) in the space where you ate and see how much you ate and that is your pouch capacity. Karen
   — KRWaters