One of my biggest fears since I had surgery is..

[kemahaney 14]

Not stretching out my stomach. I eat like 3 or 4 bites of dinner and stop. Usually about 2-3 oz maybe. I just am scared about that.

Also what the heck is slider foods? I am not going to find out I just kind to know what to stay away from.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Slider foods are typically over processed foods with little to no nutritional benefit that can be easily consumed. Noodles are my slider food. I can eat veg lo mein (a used to be favorite food) and not feel much restriction so I avoid it like the plague.

[AvaFern 3,516]

Wheat thins and granola bars are my slider foods. Mmmm, buffalo flavored wheat thins. I can sit and eat them and eat them and those jokers just slide right through my stomach, never making me full. They are so good for days when I am stressed, bored, and feel like getting fat all over again, lol. I know my slider foods and I make a point to not keep them in my house. The further you get out from surgery, the more you will recognize which foods you can munch away on and never feel full.

[Babbs 14,681]

Don't worry about stretching your sleeve. The stretchy part, or fundus, was cut out during the procedure. It would take years of systematic overeating to the point of vomiting to stretch it. It will naturally stretch a little as you heal with time, but will NEVER be what it was pre surgery.

[Mania 128]

My NUT said slider foods are foods that go through the stomach easily, therefore don't stay long enough to give you a satiated feeling. She listed Soup, crackers, ice cream, Cereal, juice, popcorn, chips, etc.

[kemahaney 14]

Thanks ????. I eat Gluten free also so there are many things that I will never be able to eat again - ever.

Edited November 12, 2015 by kemahaney

[libby43 136]

Don't worry about stretching your sleeve. The stretchy part, or fundus, was cut out during the procedure. It would take years of systematic overeating to the point of vomiting to stretch it. It will naturally stretch a little as you heal with time, but will NEVER be what it was pre surgery.[/quote Thank you, Babbs for explain it to me. I was going to message you that same question. I read a few of your post telling other you can't stretch your sleeve.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

As @@Babbs said, sleeves don't stretch. Your capacity will increase over time as the swelling in your tummy goes down and the the muscle of the stomach relaxes, but according to my surgeon (and I am NO expert, I can only tell you what he said and what I've experienced at 2.5 years out), your capacity at a year out is pretty much going to be your capacity for life.

I am fortunate enough not to experience slider foods. My restriction is very good and nothing goes through me quickly except pure liquids, which makes sense. I can eat a bit more popcorn than other foods, but I still get full after about a cup and a half. (My normal capacity is 1/3-1/2 cup.)