is my stomach stretching??

lmehta
on 7/29/12 9:20 am

So I had my VSG surgery in November of 2011. So far I have lost about 64 pounds. This surgery has been so good for me! But lately i feel like i can eat more and am not getting full as fast as i use to. This is making me nervous...because i do not want my stomach to keep stretching and go back to the way it was before. I still want to lose about 45 more pounds. Has this happened to anyone? and if so what can i do?

Thanks

danzeppelin
on 7/29/12 9:37 am

VSG on 08/15/12

It can stretch some, from what I've been told, but never like it was. The stretchiest part of the stomach is gone.

suitebliss
on 7/29/12 9:40 am - Southfield, MI

VSG on 03/01/12

Plus, I hear that over time you are expected to eat slightly more.

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nilesmama08
on 7/29/12 10:43 am - Atlanta , GA

VSG on 09/14/11

Your stomach was extremely swollen from trauma of surgery. That's why it's important to capitalize on the first few months. Your stomach has healed and allowing a bit more food from the beginning. It is not too late! You can still lose with a high protein, low carb diet.

I met my initial goal of 160!

happyteacher
on 7/29/12 11:33 am

VSG on 12/19/11

Not streching, maturing. I noticed a few weeks ago my capacity seemed relentless- started taking a ppi finally and it took care of that. Protein first is even more critical now :0)

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novascotiadawn
on 7/29/12 1:14 pm - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 06/02/08

I had found, from the two year mark out is where it stayed the same capacity!!!

Hugs

Donna

Leaky sleeve survivor!!! 2008/2009 ~ 5'7"~ 42F Bougie

Carmelita
on 7/29/12 2:03 pm - Four Corners, NM

VSG on 09/10/08

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frisco
on 7/29/12 3:03 pm, edited 7/29/12 3:04 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

The short answer is YES your sleeve can definitely stretch..... this happens by constant over eating.

The larger the sleeve size..... the more stretchy tissue is retained.

Were talking about human tissue..... not steel.....and even steel stretches.....

The key for long term weight control and long term restriction is to "Under Eat" your sleeve capacity.

Try never to eat till your full..... learn to eat fixed/measured amounts of food for satisfaction.

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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AdeanaMarie
on 7/30/12 12:25 am - MI

VSG on 03/08/12

Thanks for the reminder to under eat our sleeve. I so agree.

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pineview01
on 7/30/12 11:23 am - Davison, MI

Lap Band on 02/25/09

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