Today i found out that i streched my pouch

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I really hope you get some answers and that if it is the surgeon's error that they arrange to fix it as soon as it is safe to do so.

Amanda Rae

[tparkerc59 334]

Went to the doctor today and this is what was told too me.

I personally just think they didnt take enough. I'm looking for another surgeon for there opinion.

Does anyone know of one in N VA

I went to Dr. Halmi at blue point surgical group. Very pleased.

[tparkerc59 334]

I don't believe her... I used the same group, they were excellent. And I go to the monthly support group meetings where I've met 100's of successful patients. Something is fishy here.

[Dawg 12]

I just want to say this "IF" she is taking in all that Protein she claims "IF" it is possible to gain the weight ONLY if she is using a weight gainer formula Protein Drink. Some weight gainers have as much as 1800-2000 calories per serving. But I was sleeved on 1/7/13 I'm down about 25 post op and I can eat. I eat more than I see people posting here. I can eat almost a full 18 ounces of Soup at a time but can only handle 2 eggs with a slice of turkey ham and 1 slice of cheese. I've been reading this blog since it was started and been researching this non stop and it is physically impossible for this to happen if she was sleeved. It just can't happen in that short of a time period and even more so for someone to gain 20 pounds in 7 weeks is a ton of weight in a short period as well. Something is very fishy about this blog.

[Dawg 12]

I I almost forgot I haven't found 1 surgeon who doesn't order a barium swallow upper gi X-ray to ENSURE you don't have a leak that is standard practice in EVERY US hospital

[LadiWobs 13]

once again like I said I am not worried about if you believe me or not. I didnt come for that as explain earlier in this post. I only came to ask if anyone had went thru this situation before, I personally can give to fucks about what ever you thnk. This as been an extremly long 7 weeks for me. but with my determination I will get to the bottom of this sooner then later. SO FEEL FRRE TO KISS MY *POSTERIOR*. i HATE THAT i CAME HERE FOR ADVICE BUT NOW i GETTING BEATING UP LIKE I AM LYING. I DONT NEED ATTENTION. I HAVE THAT AT HOME.

[LovetoDeath 93]

The Only thing I would question is are you a man or a woman?? because it sounds like you are a woman, but the picture looks like a mans body ( unless as a woman you are ok with showing your boobies on the internet).

[LovetoDeath 93]

Never mind, hahahah the scar look like a flay areola. Hahhahashahha

[LovetoDeath 93]

*Flat....dang it

[LadiWobs 13]

What happened? We're you getting sick a lot?

NOPE NEVER BEEN SICK OR VOMITTED

[Catracks 865]

I I almost forgot I haven't found 1 surgeon who doesn't order a barium swallow upper gi X-ray to ENSURE you don't have a leak that is standard practice in EVERY US hospital

I never had a leak test in Arcadia, CA.

I was on Clear Liquids and the hospital followed the surgeons diet. I got Water and crystal light or the equivalent. For two weeks after of was on clear. It was a struggle to get all the clear liquid in and it took me all day and half the night continuously sipping.

I do know that many people are given the green light on puree right away, but I couldn't have handled it.

That said, maybe this is a sleeve plication gone wrong or they performed gastric bypass. My surgeon does both and it's not out of the realm of possibility that a mistake has been made. I've never heard of the sleeve referred to as a pouch and I've never heard a surgeon or any reliable study that says that it stretches beyond the minimal stretching that occurs after a year or two. Two year studies show that they didn't get much bigger than 8 oz. depending on the length. Length of course varies from person to person. The bougie size differences are minimal and it also depends how close to the bougie the cut was made, but from reading and the surgeries I've seen on video, they cut/staple up close.

I am interested as to what is going on and wish the best for the OP. This is a weird mystery, Please keep us posted.

[Dawg 12]

Ok another thing since you responded the way you did is look back on your posts of the food you stuff down your throat. A big part of the success of this surgery is how and what you eat after the surgery. Try eating healthy foods not foods LOADED with carbs and junk. That's what got you in this situation to begin with. They having a salad. I bet if you did you wouldn't have gained 20 pounds after your so called "sleeve" surgery.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Thanks Dawg for pointing out the whole Protein thing. I know OP stated that she is going to cut her protein in half at least for the next couple weeks.

Lets look at this a bit closer. As originally stated, 120g of protein from liquids alone. Plus she is eating also. Well, even the best protein supplements are 100calories per 20g protein. If she is using a Meal Replacement shake, like ensure, for protein, then you can quickly quadruple that number. So without even going to weight gainers we have anywhere from 600-2400 calories a day from liquids. Additionally she is eating also, we do not know what or how much. It is quite possible that even with a proper sleeve to over consume and gain weight.

I for one have never experienced any restriction to liquids. I could easily consume 10,000 calories/day on a liquid diet if I so chose to.

I've seen it numerous times on this forum where people get sleeved and run straight for the highest calorie Proteins they can get.

I am not saying that this is what the OP did or that this is her fault, I am simply pointing out that there are a lot of assumptions being made in this thread.

To assume that any surgeon would botch a surgery intentionally or simply not perform the surgery while claiming to have done so IMO is pretty preposterous. With the amount of liability surgeons assume every time they cut into a patient it would take an idiot (one not smart enough to get through med school) to even consider this.

As to the possibility of a stretched sleeve(pouch). IF the sleeve was properly formed, it is not going to stretch. However, if the surgeon failed to remove the fundus then, yes the fundus that is left will still be pliable. Though this is possible, I don't believe it could have been stretched much in such a short time frame. Keep in mind the only thing that is going to stretch the fundus is solid foods.

I am not making any assumptions as to what the problem is, however the only 2 conclusions that I can reasonably come to is that either the sleeve was not formed correctly and thus, a "resleeve" should be performed, or there are too many liquid calories being consumed.

Well, I guess there is a third "reasonable" possibility. It could be a combination if the two.

Any which way, I wish the OP a sipped resolution. And a happy life.

AND YES, we have had members that have experienced improperly formed sleeves which didn't function properly. As a matter of fact, I know both dr. Ponce de leon, and Dr. Aceves have performed resleeve a for that exact reason.

[Losing weight 126]

I never had a leak test in Arcadia' date=' CA.

I was on clear liquids and the hospital followed the surgeons diet. I got Water and crystal light or the equivalent. For two weeks after of was on clear. It was a struggle to get all the clear liquid in and it took me all day and half the night continuously sipping.

I do know that many people are given the green light on puree right away, but I couldn't have handled it.

That said, maybe this is a sleeve plication gone wrong or they performed gastric bypass. My surgeon does both and it's not out of the realm of possibility that a mistake has been made. I've never heard of the sleeve referred to as a pouch and I've never heard a surgeon or any reliable study that says that it stretches beyond the minimal stretching that occurs after a year or two. Two year studies show that they didn't get much bigger than 8 oz. depending on the length. Length of course varies from person to person. The bougie size differences are minimal and it also depends how close to the bougie the cut was made, but from reading and the surgeries I've seen on video, they cut/staple up close.

I am interested as to what is going on and wish the best for the OP. This is a weird mystery, Please keep us posted.[/quote']

I didnt have the barium test neitherI after reading it here I called my surgeon and he said its not necessary only if they suspect something then they do it.Now I can assure you my surgeon Dr Jefferey Hunter from Virginia Mason Seattle is a top 10 surgeons in the country and I trust him 1000%.

[iggychic 1,405]

Ok another thing since you responded the way you did is look back on your posts of the food you stuff down your throat. A big part of the success of this surgery is how and what you eat after the surgery. Try eating healthy foods not foods LOADED with carbs and junk. That's what got you in this situation to begin with. They having a salad. I bet if you did you wouldn't have gained 20 pounds after your so called "sleeve" surgery.

Why the attack? The poor thing obviously didn't get much support from her doctors office and ate what she thought that she was allowed (Cream Soups were allowed for me early out...I had creamy potato in the hospital after my second surgery). I also gained not twenty, but FOURTY pounds in the first five weeks, so it's not impossible. I gained it because of my complications causing Fluid retention, then on TPN in hospital (IV's etc).

There's another thread where the poor gal posted her sisters tragic story and this same thing happened. She got beat to death when she just needed to share her story and was looking for help. If you don't believe the gal, WALK ON BY! Why do you have to beat her up.

I also did not have a leak test at the hospital. They are not a 100% guaranteed test given to everyone. What your doctor does Dawg is not what every doctor does. I see this time and time again here, that people boast they have the "top surgeon" one of the "top ten" and yet I see so many names of docs in that top ten that even my 20 years in banking is not necessary to see that there are over ten top tens out there LOL

This gal wanted help. Leave her be if you're only here to beat her up. Do you also stop and punch homeless people when you walk by you negative posters? Walk by!!!

OP, I was allowed cream soups and things as well but I was limited on the amount. For instance 18oz is just way way way too much for anyone when we're talking cream based soups (or any Soup really) and they are calorie packed. I'm wondering if you maybe need to work with a different nutritionist? Or also if you do have surgical issues to worry about. Did something go wrong? That could explain a weight gain.

I hope you get to the bottom of it and I'm sorry that you got goober here. People on this site don't like to read about the bad stories. They make it very clear and unwelcome sadly It's human nature I guess, but for those of us who suffered them, it's also very real and our stories should be heard as well. Intelligent people do want to hear them!