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Five years

I was recently watching an episode of My 600lbs Life and the doctor made a comment that really surprised me. He told his patient that after five years the effects of gastric bypass are gone. I got the impression that after five years the pouch has stretched to the size of a normal size stomach. Has anyone else have heard this? Is this true for the sleeve?

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  • OutsideMatchInside
    OutsideMatchInside

    @@lunarose in 5 years the body is adjusted to the malabsorbtion, and it has decreased to almost nothing. The intestinal track adjusts. That is why it is important to develop healthy eating habits be

  • Yup, the effectiveness of both surgeries wane over time. My husband is 10 years out RNY and can now eat normal portions. He no longer counts on the restriction or malabsorbtion to maintain his weight,

  • OutsideMatchInside
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    @@sunny145 Surgery doesn't wear off. People that have RNY/Bypass, their malabsorption does not last forever. If they don't learn to eat properly, when their body finally adjusts to it, they will sto

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I am almost 15mos post VSG and I have lost over 100 lbs. I can eat between 1/2c to a cup of food, depending on density and when/what I ate last. I have never vomited, or dumped. I am within 10lbs of my goal. I know to keep me honest I weigh at least every other day and I weigh out my food for work for Breakfast and lunch. I fluctuate about 2lbs. I didn't put on the weight overnight and I have battled the bulge since I was in my early teens (40 years). I will always mentally "track" what I eat and continue to be a scale junkie...the sleeve is a tool. I use my tool daily - - - - NO REGRETS!

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