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Restriction And The Pyloric Valve

I have yet to feel any restriction. My surgeon was surprised because he was worried he made my sleeve too small. He said I would feel the restriction once I moved on to dense food. Well yesterday I had 2 ounces of chicken and cucumber and tomato salad. Nothing. COuld my pyloric valve not be working, i.e. it is too loose?

The other concern is that I have been getting light headed, mostly when I stand up. Everything turns black, my head is fuzzy and warm and today my hands were tingling. Should I be concerned? My surgeon said being light headed is normal but I do not want to faint.

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Im not sure how far out you are, but you should be feeling something especially if you are eating dense Protein. Maybe you are still swollen?

I get the light headedness and blackness every now and then, the times I have had that happen I was low on fluids or calories, maybe thats why?

I needed at least 4 oz or a little more to feel restriction. The 1/2 cup measure seemed to fit the bill - and it is a feeling of pressure, it can get uncomfortable quickly. Later, it is my understanding that we can hold up to 1 cup of food. If you are tall, perhaps the length of your new stomach allows for a bit more. Try 4 or possibly 6 ounces and see if you feel restriction.

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