Changes in my eating lifstyle were inevitable, given my reconfigured upper digestive system. I was told my stomach has about half the volume it had before, and they widen the pylorus from my stomach/esophagus into my intestines.
Swallowing is a little different, at least for now. No more "big gulps" for me, but at least I have a reasonable excuse for my frequent burping. Perhaps that will get better. In fact, I was told that the anastomosis, that is the junction of my stomach to drastically shortened esophagus, will continue to heal for six months.
What I notice most of all is how quickly my little stomach fills up. There is a very fine balance between just right and too much. Too much food results in a very bloating feeling and hours of discomfort, which is exhausting. It is easily the most difficult aspect of recovery for me so far. I was told that the portion of my stomach below the diapragm will eventually stretch out, giving the stomach a more normal capacity.
All-in-all, I am the beneficiary of years of fine-tuning for this procedure. They now know how to shape the stomach just right, how to widen it just enough at the bottom to maximize operation. It's quite a miracle, when you think about it.
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