Shrinking sleeve?

[imsoglad56 402]

I'm almost six months post-op and I've noticed the last few weeks that my sleeve seems to be shrinking. Not a huge amount, but when I'm eating something that I've eaten many times before and always eaten the whole thing, I now find that I can only eat 75 to 80 percent.

I'm really not complaining because I sure don't want to stretch my sleeve out, but this seems odd to me. I see my surgeon on the 11th of next month for my 6 month follow up and I'll be asking him about it, but I thought I'd ask here first. Has this happened to any of you?

The only thing I can think of that makes any sense is maybe I'm just getting to know my body signals better so I'm realizing that I'm full sooner? I don't know. Any thoughts?

[Healthier2day1227 326]

I am eighteen months out and asked my surgeon this same question but somewhat opposite. As in why is it that some days my sleeve feels huge and other days teeny. Often on days when I've eaten the same things. He said some days your stomach is swollen so it fits less and also when you retain fluids it affects your capacity.

[snowkitten 371]

I'm so glad you asked this question. I've had the same issues and I was thinking it was all in my head! Lol

[imsoglad56 402]

I'll let you know what my surgeon says next month, because I'm still pretty clueless.

[tomi71 581]

Ditto here. Abt 8 mos out and it feels like sleeve is shrinking. But it makes sense that you feel full with less if you are watching portions.

[snowkitten 371]

I eat the same portion size consistently but every day feels different. Sometimes I can only eat half, Some days I want more (want but don't give in) and some days it's JUST right. Lol its like my tummy is goldilocks

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

Mine does the same thing. Day to day. I love it when it feels smaller. I hate feeling hungry.