The Gastric Sleeve CANNOT be stretched to original size!

[Bill0565 15]

I posted research about stomach dilatation (stretching) last week: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/354672-gastric-dilatation-does-not-necessarily-lead-to-weight-regain/

Dilation (stretching) does happen, but mostly to larger sleeves. You are going to have many people tell you that it just can't happen, they are wrong. This seems to have a great deal to do with how much of the fundus is cut out. The remaining fundus can stretch up to four times it's original size. Research shows that about 50% of the ghrelin is still produced in our bodies. I can also attest to the fact that my hunger and cravings are about at 40% compared to before surgery. I've read that most sleeves hold about 2 ounces after surgery but will eventually hold 4-6 ounces. This means that it is normal for the sleeve to enlarge 2-3 times its original size over time, despite not overeating.

Really, what counts is NOT the size of our stomach, but what we put in it. I've seen patients regain weight no matter what their sleeve size. It's interesting to note that I've lost much more weight than those that boast at meetings that they are full after a few tablespoons. Even if your capacity has increased, the key is to stay positive! You can and will be successful!

Further info: http://myaceinhand.b...ougie-size.html

**How to prevent your stomach from stretching: https://www.youtube....h?v=3_aahPETzH0

This is an Dr. Weiner video. He does state on the video that hunger and capacity return to about 50% when compared to right after surgery.

One of the main reasons why your stomach eventually holds 4 - 6 oz of food is because the swelling from the surgery goes away. Some is dilation, I will agree with that, but you cannot discount the swelling from surgery either.

how long does it take for the swelling to go down?

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