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Can the stomach stretch back to its normal size after gastric bypass surgery?

April 26, 2017bypass Gastric normal size Stomach stretch surgery

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Can the stomach stretch back to its normal size after gastric bypass surgery?

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The stomach never stretches back to its normal size of 2 liters, however, the stomach is an elastic muscle and it is expected to stretch over a period of 1-2 years to accommodate a meal of 6-7 ounces 3 times per day.