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
Answer: Gastric sleeve recovery The stomach walls are muscle, and they contract and expand as we eat, so the stretch a bit. Immediately after the surgery, the scaring process and swelling might make your new stomach a bit rigid, so as the healing process continue it will expand a little bit when you eat. That’s why we tell the patient that the portion that you eat approximately 8 months after the surgery it is the potion that you will end up eating for then on.
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Answer: Gastric sleeve recovery The stomach walls are muscle, and they contract and expand as we eat, so the stretch a bit. Immediately after the surgery, the scaring process and swelling might make your new stomach a bit rigid, so as the healing process continue it will expand a little bit when you eat. That’s why we tell the patient that the portion that you eat approximately 8 months after the surgery it is the potion that you will end up eating for then on.
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April 22, 2020
Answer: After Operation Hello,
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April 22, 2020
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May 4, 2020
Answer: Stretched Sleeve Pouch? The healing process of the sleeve gastrectomy makes the stomach rigid in the first 6 months after the surgery because of the scarring in the staple line ( in other words; it does not allow a lot of distension), between the 6 to 10 month period after surgery the stomach regains elasticity, this is why at this time you can eat more food compared to a couple of months before, the capacity will increase a little more, in most patients the capacity of the stomach becomes stable (it won't stretch more) at 12 to 18 months after surgery staying at around ⅓ to a half of the previous capacity to solid food.
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May 4, 2020
Answer: Stretched Sleeve Pouch? The healing process of the sleeve gastrectomy makes the stomach rigid in the first 6 months after the surgery because of the scarring in the staple line ( in other words; it does not allow a lot of distension), between the 6 to 10 month period after surgery the stomach regains elasticity, this is why at this time you can eat more food compared to a couple of months before, the capacity will increase a little more, in most patients the capacity of the stomach becomes stable (it won't stretch more) at 12 to 18 months after surgery staying at around ⅓ to a half of the previous capacity to solid food.
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June 15, 2018
Answer: Stretched Sleeve As you get further out from surgery, your sleeve will stretch slightly. This is related to the swelling going away. This is normal, but if you are frequently "challenging" your sleeve by overeating to the point of being uncomfortable, your sleeve will stretch more and you may lose your restriction. Remember the sleeve is only a tool. It is a reminder to keep portions small. If you feel discomfort, it is your tool trying to talk to you.
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June 15, 2018
Answer: Stretched Sleeve As you get further out from surgery, your sleeve will stretch slightly. This is related to the swelling going away. This is normal, but if you are frequently "challenging" your sleeve by overeating to the point of being uncomfortable, your sleeve will stretch more and you may lose your restriction. Remember the sleeve is only a tool. It is a reminder to keep portions small. If you feel discomfort, it is your tool trying to talk to you.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Stretch Hi. Its looks that you sleeve is good. Remember that the stomach will spand if you every time try to eat all that you can even if you feel pain. Try to control portions and choose hight quality food. The most important issue is that you must change eating habbits and workout hard at the gym. If you eat the same way like before surgery then even the best surgery with the time will lost. I think that you can do it and is too soon to consider a new surgery.regards
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Stretch Hi. Its looks that you sleeve is good. Remember that the stomach will spand if you every time try to eat all that you can even if you feel pain. Try to control portions and choose hight quality food. The most important issue is that you must change eating habbits and workout hard at the gym. If you eat the same way like before surgery then even the best surgery with the time will lost. I think that you can do it and is too soon to consider a new surgery.regards
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