does overeating stretch the small stomach?

[lovinlife4eva 0]

As I said in a previous post, I overate alot b4 surgery. Can this stretch the the small stomach pouch? Just curious?!?

[lovinlife4eva 0]

I wrote that post kindof quick, let me elaborate.....

I am newly banded and I dont have fill. I have noticed I am hungrier and hungrier and can eat larger quanties of food.

My doc and I talked about no carbonation and the possibility of throwing up if I ate too much but I havent thrown up. Is it ok if eat 2 cups of food? I know I am suppose to only eat 1 cup at a time. Will I do long term damage? Will I stretch my new stomach? Or if I ate too much wouldnt I just PB?

I dont know if this is something that is just common sense. Did my doc just forget to tell me this or is it understood?

[pixistix 1]

After the swelling of surgery goes down and before you've had any fills, the food basically goes right through. I don't think you're in danger of stretching your pouch with 2 cups of food. Once you have proper restriction, you won't be able to eat that much without throwing up.

[ELJB 0]

I have worried about the same thing. I get my first fill on the 22nd and so far I have felt no effects of the band. It is so hard when there is no restriction. I try to eat small amounts but I never feel full!

[sassysue 0]

I am so glad someone else has asked this question. For some reason I am not sure of the amounts of food I should be eating. I was banded on July 1 and have started mushies yesterday. I do not want to mess up what has been done. I will get my first fill on 8/3. Please help!!!!