Sleeve long term

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Dr. Jossart

I am thinking about getting a revision to the sleeve from the lap band. I have a question about the long term effects of the sleeve. I wanted to know if after you have part of you stomach cut out and are left with the smaller stomach if it is possible long term out to stretch the stomach to the point of something bad happening to it (like busting open). I just want to know if there could be any major problems long term with having cut out part of the stomach and then stapling it back together. Are there any foods that you can't eat after the procedure that can cause harm as well. I appreciate the help and any information you can give me.

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[Dr. Jossart 2]

Good question. The stomach can expand some but I have never seen it dilate and rupture. Some areas can expand more than others(or too much stomach is left behind at the time of surgery) and require another procedure to reduce in size. The term we use for this is re-sleeve.