Question:
Recently had upper GI and it showed the pouch size to be large?

I'm about 3 months post op from open RNY. I did not have my stomach transected, only stapled with four rows of staples. I have been able to eat quite a bit of food at one time and do not feel full, so I went and had an upper GI and the results are all in centimeters, which are as follows: The overall sac size measures 8.5 cm in width, 11.4 cm AP by 10 cm craniocaudad (from top to bottom). Does anyone know if the pouch size really is too large? What size should a fairly new pouch be? I have an appt next week with surgeon, but would really like to know something now. Anyone know? Thanks.The report also stated that the proximal sac of the stomach to be largely distended.    — Valerie C. (posted on November 4, 1999)

November 4, 1999
Sounds like you need to see the doctor. The size of your pouch is too big it should be the size of your thumb. cm 10 cm top to bottom = 4 in. 8.5 cm width = 3.25 in. 11.4 cm depth (AP, Anterior-Posterior) = 4.5 in. Your pouch is larger than your than your 2 fists put together, or interlock your fingers. There is something going on there. The proximal sac of the stomach refers to the part of your stomach closest to the esophagus. Your surgeon should probably see you sooner!
   — Fran B.