Question:
Is there anyone out there that has a MicroPouch ?

and is willing to share their experience with me? I am 14 days post op and felt the micropouch was the best choice for me. However, I don't know when the pouch is full. Also, I wonder about taking medication and absorption. Also, what kind of diet did your Dr. put you on when you came home? The standard one?    — Christine H. (posted on August 5, 2001)

August 6, 2001
hi there, i have the micro pouch and dr. sapala also did mine, i have lost about 60 pounds in 4 mo. and it seems to working, if you have any questions you should call the office they are good about answering any questions you have, about the full thing we dont have a ring around our stoma so the food dumps quiker into our intestins alowind us to eat moore, so i can eat about 1 cup of food give or take and then i feel full, i still have trubble with meat, i get full of that fast, but if you'd like you can email me. good luck
   — sandra M.

November 23, 2001
CHRISTINE I THINK I HAD THE SAME SURGERY I HAVE THE SMALL POUCH. THE DR, SENT ME HOME ON LIQUIDS ONLY FOE 2 WEEKS. I HAD MY SURGERY ON 11-5-01 I AM NOW ON BLENDED FOODS.I AM ON MORPHINE TABLET I CAN TAKE THAT BUT HE SAID TO CRUSH THE OTHER MEDS. I TAKE.IF I CAN HELP MY E-MAIL IS [email protected]'ll be glad to help if i can.
   — NANCY M.

April 7, 2002
I had the micropouch on 2/15/02. I don't know when it is full either so I rely on measuring most of the time. I know that my pouch is about 4 oz so don't eat more than that at any given time
   — Debbie C.

April 7, 2002
Hello! I had the Micropouch with Dr. Wood on 1/24/02 and I'm down 60 pounds!
   — Paula Prichard

April 8, 2002
hi, my husband and i both have the micro pouch, by dr. wood. we are elated with it!! i hope yours is doing you justice! as far as feeling full, my husband had tougher time with this in the beginning, but by the 3rd week he was doing just fine, i on the other hand havent had any problems, i get full very fast, usually at about 1/2 cup. e-mail me if you want !! becky
   — rebecca N.

August 18, 2003
I am 4 months post op and down 81 pounds (55 more to go). I have the same problem- I NEVER know when I am full and am terrified about stretching the pouch. I just measure everything (usually 1-2 oz. meat for a meal) and make sure to eat every few hours. I usually eat 5-6 times in a day, making sure I get my protein shake in. I was on the standard diet when I came home and made sure to stick with it. I didn't want to hurt my new tummy! :) Stick with it, the diet gets easier. I was down for a little bit but OH.com helped as well as family support. And exercise always helps!! Good luck!
   — Angela G.

September 9, 2003
I had the Wood-Sapala micro-pouch on July 7,2003. I never am sure when I'm full either. I tend to eat slowly and wait awhile before I'm sure. My pouch is not supposed to stretch ever, and is the size of a grape. I had a problem with the exit port closing off, but after dilating it, I doing much better now. I came home from the hospital on the cleaar liquids for 2 weeks, then 2 weeks of full liquids, 2 of pureed, (baby food did well). I was slower getting on solids due to my problem, but was supposed to have been on things like bean-less chili, and chopped meats after 6 weeks.
   — Christine L.