Question:
Are men's pouch sizes bigger than womens?

I am 12 days post op nd started at 500 pounds. I have read about women who can only eat 2-3 bites and they are full. That is not the case at all for me, I can eat a full 4-5 ounces pretty easily. I also seem to be able to drink liquids about the same rate as I used to. I am on soft foods now but have eaten some chicken breast, meatloaf, fish, etc. I am just wondering alsoif maybe I was given a bigger pouch because I started out so big or what?    — Mike B. (posted on January 11, 2003)

January 11, 2003
My surgeon told me that he tries to make all pouches roughly the same size, but sometimes the very heavy patients have excessively large livers or a lot of fat deposits around the organs and stomach, and that can make it hard to get right close to the stomach to make the small pouch. I have not read your profile, but did you have an RNY, and was it transected? Maybe you have a staple problem of some sort. If you're concerned, ask your doc what size he made your pouch. I know myself that I can eat more when I eat very slowly, cause the food is constantly draining out of the pouch. Hope I have been of some help. Hugs, Kim S. Open RNY Nov.4/02 (-71)
   — Kim S.

January 11, 2003
My surgeon told me that he makes men's pouches larger about 1.5 oz in size while the women get a 1 oz size pouch. The reason he gave was that it was harder to reach high enough on the stomache to make a 1 oz pouch. <p>Take Care, Be Well, and Be Happy!
   — John T.

January 11, 2003
My surgeon makes pouches of varying sizes, but I am not sure if it's a male vs female distinction. I, personally, have a 2 oz (30cc) pouch...JR (open RNY 07/17/2002 -139 pounds)
   — John Rushton

January 12, 2003
Sorry, I didn't give much info the first time. Yes, I had a Open RNY on 12/30/02. I'm not sure what transected means but if it means that my old stomach is seperated then yes. Thanks for the info everyone!
   — Mike B.