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There is plenty to be said that is bad about carbonated beverages, but I wanted to address this one in particular. Depending on the surgery, the stretchy part of of the stomach (the fundus) is removed (sleeve) or bypassed (bypass). Therefore it is not possible to stretch the stomach again. However! Once the scar tissue has fully healed, the stomach that remains does regain some pliability. I would liken it to a garden hose in the winter versus the same hose in the summer. On a properly performed surgery, when people say that their stomach has stretched, most likely what has happened is that the pylorus (for sleeves) or the created opening to the intestine (bypass) has been weakened and/or stretched and food can move from the stomach or pouch into the intestine quicker allowing for more food to be consumed. To make the myth worse is the fact that doctors/surgeons will put the above into "laymans terms" for their patients. Thus perpetuating the belief that you can stretch your sleeve by eating poorly or too much or drinking carbonated beverages.

Don't chase the scale. It's a bad habit to get into. I know we want to see it going down nonstop but it just adds stress. If you're going to weigh yourself do it at the same time of the day, like first thing in the morning. Weight will flux like the others said depending on what you've eaten, how much you've had to drink, etc.

My surgery date is 3/26/2017. I am sooo excited and nervous. Good luck everyone!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think everyone has abdominal pain after surgery. As always, ask your doc about any concerns. You should have been given discharge instructions for what to watch out for. Agonizing pain, fever (above 102f), fainting, uncontrollable nausea/vomiting, etc. warrants an ER visit. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Love the enthusiasm for biking and wanting to get out there after surgery! How much biking do you do now? How quickly are you going to have to go? A month is still pretty close to surgery. A lot of your body is still healing and it is better to wait than to risk an injury. So my guess is, sadly no. Unless you are doing century rides now. The good news is that rides after the healing process are going to be so much easier. Ultimately this is up to you and your surgeon/team. I wish you all the best and good weather! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App

There is rarely a max limit to consumption. However, the body can only absorb so much.. The rest is wasted The key is to exceed the minimum (60g)..

@cajun_queen yes I am nervous but excited at the possibilities ahead!!!! Mines farther out cuz the or was booked [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

U may need a blood test. U sound anaemic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

60g is the least. Up to 100g is fine. Really the more you consume isn't going to hurt. It'll simply make you fuller longer. You just want to make sure you're staying under the carb and calorie max.

I was sleeved on Dec 9th.. also looking for a buddy who had same surgery around that same time...a little more than 4 weeks post-op and having trouble getting my Protein in... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App