One yr post op average pouch size?

[Laurac727 92]

Really think mine is stretched out

[leanne1126 84]

I often wonder that myself. I will be 1 year May 1st and I feel like I can eat a lot and it worries me.

[aelovelady 243]

My surgeon said it is actually very difficult to stretch. The tissue of the stomach is kind of like a leather purse, after over stuffing it for a while it might stretch slightly, but it takes a lot to make that happen. Drinking either while eating or after is likely to cause you to be able to eat more, but that is because the Fluid is pushing the food through the stomach, instead of staying in the stomach.

[Spiceyfrog 269]

I am 9 months post op and can typically eat between 3/4-1C at a time.

Last night I was able to eat 1/2C cottage cheese and 1/2C refried Beans.

[foodfighter78 258]

I'm 1 yr out and I can only eat 1/2 cup of food at a time. And drink 40 min after eating. Today I finally keep down some chicken with tomatoes sauce, I do have a pain in the left side tho. I wasn't able to eat chicken or meat or fish before today. I feel so full I eat about 4oz. I'm here trying to gain back some weight.

[StefanieSparklePants 95]

Stretching is a bit of a rare occurrence. At the one year mark, you're suppose to eat 1 cup of food. My NUT said 1 cup at 1 year, but no more than that. Im 7 months out and can eat 1/2-2/3 c, depending on the density and texture of the food. Your pouch is probably fine. Just dont drink with meals.