Amount of food and stretching my pouch question

[pookiemp 0]

I did really great the first 2 months PO, but now in the past few days I have really been eating alot more than I should be. I have a fill scheduled for thursday, but I am wondering if because I am eating more than I should be if I am in danger of stretching my pouch??

I had my second fill about 4 weeks ago and lost weight initially in the first week or two after my fill. I have now been plateaued for the past 2 weeks and may have even gained a pound....has this happened to anyone else?

Thanks:mellow:

[Soexcited 64]

Do you keep a food diary? Look back at the past 2 weeks, maybe you just ate a bit more without realizing it...I know it happens to me a lot.

[pookiemp 0]

I know that I have been eating more over the past 2 weeks especially the last 2 days....

how do you know if you stretch your pouch?

[lindas0809 0]

Hey Robyn,

I was really obsessed a few months ago about stretching my pouch out - it's so easy to worry about. I talked to my Dr. about it, she said told me she felt the pouch stretching issue was overblow in the lap band world. It's easy for RNY patients to stretch it out because their food stays down and will stretch the pouch, but a lapband patient would generally bring the food back up if we over eat. She did say it was possible, but it would be after a long time of consistent over eating. She made me feel better about the whole issue. I know every Dr. is different, so talk to yours at your next fill appointment, but hopefully this eases your mind.

Linda

[pookiemp 0]

Linda-

Thanks it does make me feel better! I guess I am just confused and obsessed at the moment. I am thinking that I am doing ok because this AM I took off the couple of ponuds that I had put on. It is just such a learning experience with all of the changes in my body.