How easy is it to stretch out the gastric sleeve pouch? I am 3 1/2 months out and feel like I can eat more than 1/2 cup to 1 cup per serving. Some days I do have “small” pouch days though. Anyone else experience these sensations this soon?

4 hours ago, johnedwin said:

from what i read the pouch will stretch over time that is normal for the sleeve..

I agree. Years out, You will have less sleeve restriction but your stomach wont be back to full size.

I will be 2 years out in 2 weeks and I still have the same restriction I had a year ago.

I just had 1 scrambled egg and 2 slices of bacon and I am stuffed.

i guess if you don;t binge eat or go

On 7/23/2019 at 4:14 PM, Healthy_life2 said:

I agree. Years out, You will have less sleeve restriction but your stomach wont be back to full size.

it will never reach the original size but you can double the size you have now..especially if you binge eat..

On 7/13/2019 at 2:32 PM, Ladimogul said:

I am just hitting three weeks and I feel just fine. I can't eat over an ounce at one sitting but I just hit puréed foods. I hope to get more than a couple bites in when the food just starts tasting good.

this is my 7th week and i can't really eat any more than i did a month ago...which is not much...

Edited July 26, 20196 yr by johnedwin

I literally watch this YouTube from Dr. Weiner every month. I want it to be a constant reminder of the myth of "restriction and malabsorption" or as I say, "everything in moderation" and instead focus on developing ongoing relationships and desire for deeply nutritious foods!

I’m 2 1/2 post surgery and until recently I did nothing but sit back and let the weight fall off I’m a self described very lazy person who’s entire life because of my parents profession has been in medicine...I myself know and/or knew better so how did I end up so over weight????!!! But I did and post sleeve I still can’t eat as much as I’d like (think goodness) so why have I actually gain 10lbs in 3mos by “grazing” at first I was never hungry but I just kept pushing my limits and now I’m gaining. Can I reverse this?!?

6 hours ago, Jwell1024 said:

I’m 2 1/2 post surgery and until recently I did nothing but sit back and let the weight fall off I’m a self described very lazy person who’s entire life because of my parents profession has been in medicine...I myself know and/or knew better so how did I end up so over weight????!!! But I did and post sleeve I still can’t eat as much as I’d like (think goodness) so why have I actually gain 10lbs in 3mos by “grazing” at first I was never hungry but I just kept pushing my limits and now I’m gaining. Can I reverse this?!?

2 1/2 years? Yes you can reverse it. You have described yourself as lazy. You wont be able to reverse it unless you are ready to work it. Stop grazing and pushing limits and get back on track or you could end up where you started. Good luck.

I feel the same, I feel I can eat more and don’t get that really full feeling, but watched a video where Dr Vuong says, don’t chase the restriction ! So I just try to follow my portion guidelines and never get stuffed but am satisfied.