Question:
Could they have strected my stoma too much?

I am currently 8 wks post op. I did fine eating then at about 4 1/2 - 5 wks, I starting vomiting on everything. I first I wasnt chewing well enough, too fast, too much, I thought I carfully watched what I was doing, but pills were getting stuck, hurting to eat- I could feel the food just sitting and not going thru, got where I couldnt hardly get in fluids, yojurts, etc. My husband called the doc and had the endosocpy, they said my opening was so small they had a hard time getting the scope thru, ever since I can eat anything. I scared because of this. It doenst hurt, no pain, I dont get "full, I just have to stop eating. What if my "old ways" start? What should I do? At least before, I couldnt eat and knew I would have to lose weight. Anyone have any suggestions?    — Christy J. (posted on June 28, 2001)

June 28, 2001
My stoma is large. He left it larger on purpose, but I never get full. I had an Upper GI, and an EGD, they said as soon as something goes into my pouch, it goes straight out into my small intestine. I have major pain because of this. Everything moves too fast through my intestines, so my PCP wants me to talk to my surgeon about closing my stoma a little bit, so my pain may go away - that appointment isn't until July 13th, so, I'll let you know what he says --
   — CohenHeart