Is it possible to stretch my stomach after a sleeve gastrectomy surgery? How long would it take?

April 20, 2014
Asked By:together we are stronger in Tunis, tunisia

Hi there, i had my surgery 6monts ago but i feel like since last month i can eat 3-5 more spoons of food than i could previously and it does worry me because once or twice per month i do eat a little more even when i'm feeling full. Can my stomach stretch so soon ? Could it strech overtime because once or twice a month i do "big meals" meaning i do force myself and eat more than usual? I don't eat till i throw up but i feel a slight pain and a sensation that my stomach is stretch to it's maximum

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March 8, 2016

Answer: Stretch

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Answer: Gastric sleeve recovery

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May 4, 2020

Answer: Stretched Sleeve Pouch?

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May 4, 2020

Answer: Stretched Sleeve Pouch?

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Answer: After Operation

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June 15, 2018

Answer: Stretched Sleeve

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June 15, 2018

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