When n how does stomach strech

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overeating stretches it

Long, extended periods of overeating does. I'd suggest that you do a search on here for this topic. It's often been discussed and you'll find some good info. It's really hard to stretch. But that doesn't mean as time passes that the sleeve will stop you from bad food choices. It still requires discipline. I am 3 months out and can eat much more than I ever expected. If i don't fill up on protein first, I find myself making bad food choices.

I believe it doesn't stretch as they removed the "stretchy" part of our stomach. I believe it just relaxes in time.

Last Summer I had an emergency out of the country that required an endoscopy. After the exams they told me that my stomach was back to normal size. I was devastated. It was only after 3 weeks of eating more food during a vacation. They also told me a few cases of people who had surgery twice and the stomach still stretched, :-(

Last Summer I had an emergency out of the country that required an endoscopy. After the exams they told me that my stomach was back to normal size. I was devastated. It was only after 3 weeks of eating more food during a vacation. They also told me a few cases of people who had surgery twice and the stomach still stretched' date=' :-([/quote']

That's awful. Did they mention how common this was?

Last Summer I had an emergency out of the country that required an endoscopy. After the exams they told me that my stomach was back to normal size. I was devastated. It was only after 3 weeks of eating more food during a vacation. They also told me a few cases of people who had surgery twice and the stomach still stretched' date=' :-([/quote']

Sorry, not buying this theory. No stomach after this surgery can have their stomach stretched back to the 'normal' size like that. If you are back in the US, I'd say you should consult a bariatric doc for peace of mind.

I am sorry you had difficulties. I hope you are better now.

I did not ask about how common it was but they did mention a few cases. I ahve gained 13 pounds since that vacation. i was overeating and even massaging my stomach when feeling stuffed to be able to eat a bit more. I was returning to my country after several years, missing the food and the companionship o f friends and family... I knew i was doing wrong but I thought it was jut go back to controlled eating and it would be fine. The fact is that i gained 6 pounds on that vacation and i have gained another 7 pounds since then to a total of 13 pounds and it has been extremely hard to loose again and to eat normally again. Any advice on how to make the pouch smaller again will be appreciated. I am feeling not in control again and really descouraged.

I got the images and results from the endoscopy, ultrasound and mri and it do seem larger. Maybe not as before but yes I can eat waaay more and not feel stuffed. I am hoping there is a way to improve restriction again w/ surgery. Any advice (not judgemental) will be appreciated. Thanks

Honestly, I'd go back to the basics. Ms. diva has a boot camp, or pouch test, or something like that. It helps people kinda reset themselves. I'm sure someone else can give you more info.

And yes, our stomachs can hold more as we get further out, which is why it's so important to do our homework and learn how to eat correctly during the time when we are restricted.

Good luck!

I am with you on Doxieville. I dont think it is possible. If you ate that much food, you had to feel miserable....Just calm down, and restart the process...it will work if you let it. Watch your portion sizes, and get back on track...I know you can do it! Stay encouraged...everyone falls but you just have to get back up and try again! Keep us posted on what the doctor in Usa says! Good luck

I really feel hungry sometimes......n eat peas or other high Protein stuff ......will it too strech my stomach

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Listen to Doxie, I'm not sleeved yet but people on here SWEAR by Diva's boot camp

What is divas boot camp? Where do your find it?

What is diva boot camp

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This is knowledge I have gained from here, reading long term members posts and many questions about it. I am by no means an expert, but my take on it is that since the stretchy part of your stomach is removed it is pretty difficult to significantly stretch your stomach. That doesn't mean impossible, but you would have to be eating large quantities often.

One account of stretching came from a woman who was eating constantly. She would eat until she couldn't and then wait half an hour and then do the same thing again. If you have eating behaviors like this, or attempt to return to your previous eating quantities, it is possible to stretch your stomach some.

I can tell you that I have eaten til I was full, I have eaten until I was overfull. I still have head hunger and struggle with food issues. But those times have been less than I can count on one hand, and I still have great restriction. I would say that as long as you are listening to your body and not intentionally pushing it, that you are not at risk for stretching aside from the normal small amount that comes from just regular eating.