bypassers what stops your new stomach from stretching and stretching

[Janeywanttoloosealot]

Ok Bypassers,

What stops your new stomach from stretching and stretching and getting as big as it was or can this happen??

 

[hayley1983]

Good question. I'm interested to know this as I'm having my bypass on 19th August.

xxx

 

[phatgirl]

Okay, the pouch is fashioned from the top of your old stomach which is the very least stretchy part, the fibers are more dense and less elastic than the bottom which is where we stretch our stomaches. You will stretch your pouch over time and that is normal. However if you adhere to your surgeon's guidelines for healthy eating you will only stretch it a minimal amount (from the size of an egg to the size of a small apple). Avoid overeating, stay away from fizzy drinks and listen to your body as it sends messages to your brain when you are full. So it is simple. You will never have a big stomache again but you can with constant abuse have a bigger-than you-should pouch over time (like large grapefruit instead of an apple).

HTH,
Nic

 

[hopelesscase]

Oh the pain of when you eat too much. Only done it twice in the early days and havent done it since.

 

[Brunetteandred]

Habitual overeating can also cause damage and stretching to the oesophagus, which is very dangerous. Another reason to keep the meals small.

 

[Rebirth]

Thanks Nic and Brunetteandred, I found this information very useful. I have read a lot but none of it seems to stick. You've helped clarify things for me. I am so glad you asked this question Janey..thanks.

Rebirth

 

[didi]

I had an old fashioned irreversible band over 12 years ago and the outlet from the pouch blocked with scar tissue after about a year which caused the food I ate to stretch the pouch and it has now unfortunately distended too much over the years and the food now exits via the staple line where it managed to find a weakness. I have to now go through a bypass as this is the only option available to correct this problem.

I would strongly recommend you follow the portion sizes advised by your team even if you don't get the 'full' feeling to avoid over filling.

Lyn

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

didi what your describing sounds more like a sleeve than a band.