The stomach pouch is created at one ounce or less in size, and in the first few months it is rather stiff due to natural surgical inflammation. If you want to know how to measure your pouch size, see the Cottage cheese test page. For advice on how to use the stomach pouch to achieve and maintain the best weight over time, see the Keys to Success . Exercise is good in so many other ways that we definitely recommend a regular exercise program, but the unfortunate reality is that most patients are left with large flaps of loose skin. For more on this, see the section on excess skin on the side effects page.
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In fact, for the first 4-6 weeks patients have almost no appetite. There may also be a psychological problem with the lack of food in your life. For more on this see the Keys to Success , or the Diet after Gastric bypass . Also see your surgeon. For meds that need to be continued, the vast majority can be swallowed, absorbed and work the same as before gastric bypass.