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

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.

Hello,
Thanks for your question.
Yes it is possibleIf you do not pay attention to the separation of solid-liquidIf you take calorie foodsIf carbohydrate consumption is highIf prohibited fluid intake, its possible to expand after 1 year.
I hope this answer helps you
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Dr HE

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.  
Avoid the habit  of eating until you feel pain , stop when you feel full or satisfied.

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.
Think about why you force yourself to eat more than usual. This is a behavior that will limit your success.  Do not feel like you have to finish everything on your plate. Make sure to eat slowly and chew your food well so you can really enjoy the flavors and be satisfied with less.  Keep in close contact with your surgeon and go to support groups.  A refresher course with your dietician may also be helpful.

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