stretched pouch

[mommytoethan 0]

just curious if it's possible to stretch out your pouch.... i have a little over 8ccs in my band and sometime i can eat quite a bit - other times i can only eat a small amount.... and yes i have restriction.

is it possible to stretch your pouch? if so, what can you do to reverse it?

[Savedbygrace 11]

That's a good question. I'm curious to see the response from someone who might know.

[2BtinyinTN 1]

I asked my NP this on my last fill and she said it is very unlikely. I have also asked my surgeon and my NP about the inconsistant restriction and they said it is all a mystery. Although, they said the reason for it being tighter in the morning is due to sleeping.< /p>

[rodriguezequal 3]

Stretching your pouch is very very possible. Especially if you over eat on a regular basis. It's a part of your stomach and your stomach will stretch if over filled!!! If you watch the amount you eat then you should be okay!

[Kalipso2 25]

i was overfilled for about 2 months... PB'ing after almost every meal. i knew i should have gone in for an unfill sooner but i was afraid of gaining weight back but then i was also afraid of my band slipping.

my stoma was slightly stretched over the band because i was too tight and the food was sitting in the stoma too long and not draining thru the band fast enough.

i got a slight unfill and have to wait 2 months until i can get another fill... hopefully things went back to normal!