Question:
Is it possible, if you keep on very small portions, to not ever stretch your pouch?

I mean the usual stretching, I believe most of us end up with a 6-8 oz stomach after a while, right? Is it possible to keep your stomach smaller or is that a silly notion?    — Kimberley E. (posted on January 13, 2003)

January 13, 2003
Kimberly, that is not a dumb question at all! I think it is technically possible to keep the tummy very small if you are eating just a few ounces at each meal, however, once your appetite returns a few ounces will not satisy and you will be hungry. Also, with just a few ounces your calorie intake is very small and that is not healthy for the long term. The average adult female should be taking in over 1200 calories a day to get in enough nutrition from food. Our goal is to get to a normal weight and eat normally, so a 6-8 oz tummy would do that for us. A 2 oz tummy would not.
   — Cindy R.

January 13, 2003
I was wondering the same thing, I am almost 11 months post-op and still can only eat very little at a time,I hope my pouch does stay pretty small, I don't have toworry about eating too much that way...
   — bikerchic

January 13, 2003
I have a vertical pouch, so less stretch. But yes, it holds probably 6-8 oz at one time. In a scope, however, it still appears tiny. So, you're asking can you accomodate more food and still have a functional pouch? Yep. I don't WANT unlimited volume.
   — vitalady