Hi,

I am new here I had my sleeve done a year ago 27-01-10 so far things have gone fairly well. I have lost a significant amount of weight. I have put a lot of effort into leading a healthier life style . I am paranoid streching my sleeve. It seems I have to eat more in order to feel full I just wonder if this is normal

Hello and welcome. Congratulations on your success thus far! I haven't had surgery yet, so can't speak to the question about stretching your sleeve, but I know that there are tons of people who can!

It would be great to hear your story, where you started, where you are now, things you learned along the way.

As for stretching, from what I understand the part of the stomach left is not stretchy. So what you can eat now will likely be your limit for years to come.

Of course you can take in too many calories choosing slider foods and making poor choices.

Can't wait to hear about your experience.

Welcome! We always love hearing success stories (stats, and tips, etc.) from those who are further out than we are. Please tell us more about what you have learned in the last year.

I think it is normal to be able to eat more at the one year mark than you were able to in the beginning. I think the actual stretching of your small tummy is a much rarer occurrence than say someone with an RNY would experience with their pouch. But Eureka is right about avoiding sliders and junk, otherwise the weight can come back.

I am 6 weeks out and have read that stretching can happen but it is very minimal.