Sherri Rupert

[Sherri Rupert]

Hi everyone I had the gastric bypass in 2009 and have gained about 45 lbs back and don't know how to get back on track. How do I know if my stomach has stretched or not? Any suggestions welcome.

 

[3momchaos]

Welcome Sherri! While we can’t give medical advice, we can be support and offer suggestions based on personal experiences. How much did you lose originally? Do you still have check ups with your bariatric office? Glad you found the group!

 

[missyinacage]

Hello and welcome. It seems like you have been successful for many years. While I am not sure how to tell if your stomach is officially "stretched", I'm not sure it matters. If you go back to the basics, you will be able to lose the 45 you've gained back. Measure and track your intake. 64oz of water. 80g of protein. Stick to lean proteins and veggies.

 

[suzannethemom]

Thank you for that article. I keep seeing posts about Bariatric patients who think they stretched their new stomach pouch. The stomach does not stretch or shrink permanently. The body simply adapts and finds ways to accept more food and process unhealthy food. I think Sherri can be successful if she returns to the liquid diet phase, then the soft food diet, etc. She just needs a reboot!

 

[Leiabeedoh]

After being told so much to stay away from carbonated beverages and straws because of air stretching the stomach after gs and gby, I’m not surprised it’s a scary thing to contemplate. I wonder how much of that is true anyways

 

[Leiabeedoh]

FWIW, I wasn't restricted after surgery, but I followed my own comfort levels, and I was monitored by the university. I drank soda and used straws.

But I think it's something people should really be careful about. After reading about other people's experiences here, I can understand why doctors would caution against effervescent gases until fully healed.

Oh no I’ve been told never carbonated sodas and never straws. I can understand until healed but as far as forever, seems like I’m going to experience if it’s a load of hooey or not. I’ll hold judgement until my one year surgerversary

 

[Roni]

Straws are discouraged for excess air intake per bariatric team. I don’t understand that point of view but that is what they said to me. I do have a stainless steel straw with rubber tip that I use in my thermal cup. After surgery I turned most of my drink to decaf tea with stevia. I have not noticed any air from my stainless steel straw. I do have regular plastic straws too but I don’t use often and I do check them for splits and possible air leaks. Carbonated drinks cause bloating and gas per bariatric team. I know if I drink carbonation drink I burp gas. Accidentally I got a sparkling water. I drank it but is not my preferred drink. I have had sips here and there starting around eight months after surgery. I try not to overdo. I want to feel normal but within limits. There is no nutritional benefit from carbonated drink so it is best left alone.