Question:
How much does it take to stretch the

I am just about 6 weeks post-op and I was just wondering how much or how many times of eating too much would it take to stretch out the pouch, therefore making the surgery useless? I have just now begun to eat soft-normal food and I felt over-full once or twice. I am worried I will ruin everything. I will definitely be more careful from now on. Please help.    — Wendy D. (posted on January 11, 1999)

February 3, 1999
I talked to my surgeon about it last month and he said that someone would have to purposely sabotage their surgery. The first thing to stretch would be the stoma, or the opening between the stomach and small intestine (with an RNY). He says you would have to overeat to the point of getting sick, every day for six months before it would stretch.
   — Tina H.

June 17, 1999
I am so glad you asked this question, I've been afraid to ask it myself!! THANKS!
   — Edna H.