Ok, I screwed up big time last night. I drank a glass and then ate almost right away. I ate more than I've ever been able to. (no vomiting or nausea(. I'm super freaked out that I stretched my pouch out for good. I'm about two months post op. honest opinions?

IDT that it is possible that you stretched it out this 1 time, although you did just find out about a bad habit that will allow you to eat more. I suggest going back to no eating 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after drinking. Don’t be hard on yourself you are learning new habits and it takes time.

I dont think you stretched your pouch after one time. As far as I know, it takes repetitive over eating for it to stretch. If you just continue to follow your program you will be fine

mrsflyboybs

according to my NUT - if you continually graze thats where you would possibly have problems with your sleeve stretching.

since i always listen to my NUT.....I never graze, or have snacks

thats not saying if your NUT tells you to have snacks 2x day, go for it

i wish all NUTS and dr's would get together one day and make up a manual that is for all sleevers - have same rules for all us, no discrepencies from one dr. to another.

kathy

would love to hear other opinions on how and or if you can stretch your sleeve. thanx

Thanks! I've done really well in the weight loss dept (almost too well) and I don't want to go back to it. I was a very naughty girl and I've learned my mistake.

Nope, didn't happen. YES, your STOMACH (VSG'rs do NOT have a pouch) will stretch a little as it heals but no where to it's capacity pre-op. You will always have restriction but your adherence to a good diet will ultimately determine whether you succeed with this WLS or not. ANYONE with WLS can NOT lose weight or REGAIN lost weight if the constantly cheat and graze on high cal, high carb foods all day long. You will CHEAT the sleeve and bypass it's benefits.

Don't worry you haven't ruined your sleeve, just surprised yourself in the quantity you can eat and drink. And as always if you you have questions and concerns please ASK YOUR DOC. Try and measure your portions and stick with them.

My NUT tells me to graze, in fact she tells me to not count calories as well. I wish all of our NUTs would get on the same page about VSG nutrition.

My personal opinion? These NUTS have no idea what they are talking about. The paperwork I was given by doctor compared to the paperwork given by the NUT varied in so many ways. I listen to my doc. His makes more sense to me and so far it's working.

My NUT said to not worry about drinking up to the time we eat but to just not drink 30 minutes after. Now I'm not sure what to do, any advice?

I know we don't have a pouch, but my dr calls it a pouch all the time, it's hard to break the habit. As for my NUT, she told me 1200 calories then went to a weight loss surgery conference and called me immediately after the seminar and said 500-800 calories. THEN told me I was losing weight at the right speed. Just the week before the dr told me 1500 calories and I was losing too fast and would have gallbladder issues. Guess who's getting their gallbladder out? It's confusing and frustrating, so I'm really glad I have you guys to bounce my questions off of.