Question:
Could I be overeating already and not throwing it up???

Yesterday, I began to get so tired of the proetein shakes and mash potatoes that I just had to eat something else. So I went and got ate some Kellogg Frosted Flakes. About a cup and a half I had, and I ate it all. I didnt throw it up either. I'm about 2 and a half weeks post op, and am wondering if I may be doing some damage by eating that much or is this normal?    — Miko P. (posted on February 7, 2002)

February 7, 2002
Don't worry. Mushy stuff like cereal, mashed potatoes, etc. go down easy. There's nothing wrong with you, but I would avoid eating these high-carb foods regularly, since they're also high in calories. Good luck--
   — Terissa R.

February 7, 2002
I would have your surgeon to a upper GI.. It is POSSIBLE that the opening from your stomach to your intestines DID not shrink after surgery; and that the opening is 'to large'... THIS will NOT fix itself.. and basically renders your RNY useless. I was able to eat 1/2 cup post. and NOT throw up.. my surgeon was surprised... 6 months down the 'line' he finally did the test.. and it shows my pouch is not being used at all... I have NO LIMITS to food intack, so basically I have to 'watch' what I eat.. size wize. Surgeons are aware of this problem. but DO NOT fix it nor do they tell their patients its a possible complication.
   — [Anonymous]

February 7, 2002
dear annonymous: My surgeon uses a silastic ring at the bottom of the pouch to prevent this. If your surgeon refuses to remedy this, try another surgeon. I never could understand how folks were eating so much. Thanks to you, we now know. I hope everyone asks their surgeons about this preop.
   — faybay