Just butting in here, I LOVE the 5:2, been doing it for 2 months and have broken a VERY long stall/gain spell. Have lost over 10 pounds. But the Vets that are doing it all recommend that people wait until they are out a year before trying it. Follow your docs guidelines. If you can't reach your reasonable goal by 12-18 months, or are having trouble maintaining your goal, or are gaining and cant lose it again... dig right in! After a year or two you really get to see how the sleeve and hunger and such works, and you will be ready to try this if you need it. So far the Vets that are experimenting with this plan really like it. See my stats below for my history if you like.
Sleeved june 27th ... went from Clear Liquids to full liquids yesterday. I am allowed to juice as long as there are no chunks. SF chocolate pudding (even though allowed) did not sit well. Thinned cream of wheat or oatmeal without fruit (I put it in my nutibullet with a lil unsweetened almond milk)... success!
