Leener,
I don't think there is a specific 'amount' that one would need to stretch the pouch. I think it is something that occurs after a period of time, if you consistently eat more than the initial size of the pouch that was created during your surgery. I believe it is calibrated about around 4 oz.
There was a test that was passed on from some old timers called the 'cottage cheese' test. Originally RNY'ers were encouraged to try to keep in mind the size of their pouch by practicing this test on occasion. I have attached a link to the steps involved.
wehttp://www.geocities.com/sweetartz1975/cottagecheese.html
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Originally Posted by leenerbups A question for all. How much do you have to overeat to have the puch stretched?
I was way to full yesterday and panicked too.
Malice, I hope you get answers, I would go for the unfill rather than risk re-surgery or losing the band. |
