Question About Pouch Stretching

[justinsmami91 0]

May sound a little weird but has anyone else been worried about it?? When we eat things that go down "hard" does that affect the size of your pouch? I have been wondering about this. Anyone Else? Thank you all.:thumbup:

[vlp1968 83]

I don't think the pouch stretches that easily. The stomach has a lot of give to it. However, I'm going to talk to the doc. about it when I see him in a week. I haven't had restriction in about 2 weeks so I am a little concerned about stretching.

[JoanieP 2]

I know my pouch has stretched a little, but I'm sure it wasn't caused by a few "hard" meals. My dr said it looks normal so I'm not worried. I do try to do the 5 day pouch test diet every now and then to help keep it that way!:blushing:

[2plus4 0]

Hi, what is the 5 day pouch test?:blushing:

[JoanieP 2]

Hi, what is the 5 day pouch test?:blushing:

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

[Shay7997 0]

I think stretching is mostly caused by continuously overeating. At least that's the way it was described to me. If you don't stop eating when you're full, and keep trying to get in that last bite, you're putting yourself beyond what your pouch can handle.

[sandradee0124 0]

I thought I read somewhere that if you take frequent laxatives it can stretch as well? Like ex-lax, not something more organic?

I will try to find that this afternoon. Has anyone heard of that?