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
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. 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.
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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. 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.
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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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