Dawnana

http://5daypouchtest.com/ It's such a good test to see how you tummy is doing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been doing the 5dpt and am shocked at how much restriction I still have. I have already lost 5 lbs in 3 days which shows me how poor my decisions have been for the last few years. So yay! I just had a leg cast removed yesterday so I can get back in to my Crossfit workouts (slowly) but this was a good reminder that this surgery was not a quick fix and I am not "cured". This will always be a part of me and I will always have to work at weight loss and/or maintaining due to my surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 4 years post op. I have gained 35lbs from my lowest. I even tried dieting again then realized I screwed up I am in bad habits. Eating even when full, not drinking Water, drinking with meals. The last couple days I started watching those things and poof down 5 lbs. so I think my realization is my sleeve is still a tool and I need to remember I am not a normal dieter anymore. I had WLS and will never be the same again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 4 years ago. I call it my timer. When I hiccup I'm full and I stop eating lol. Doesn't last long but it's funny. Kids and hubby say moms done! Hehe Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 4 years ago and after I eat I have a very noisy stomach. No more pain but it has become the joke in the house about moms noisy stomach. I think it's normal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely! Thank you :) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Kathy!! I already today started to watch my drinking and eating too close together. Amazing how easy bad habits are to get back too. So back on the horse and basics! Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I was sleeved in March of 2012 and lost weight quick. I was able to get down to 120 from 220 which was mind blowing. I am now currently 155 and I am afraid I have blown my surgery. I work out 4-5 days a week and try to be good with food but I know I snack a bit more than I should. Has anyone done the 5 day pouch test diet? Did it work? Or is the sleeve meant to wear out after 4 years? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved in 2012 with dr Feiz. I loved them at the time. But after my 3 month follow up they never called me again. I called recently to see if I should see them since its been 4 years and I've gained back 30 lbs and they said yes. Just kinda bugs me there was no follow up Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! I have never heard of that test, so that will at least put my mind at ease that I didnt ruin all that work! and yes the sleeve is WAY better than the lapband! I realized too I got back in the habit of drinking and eating at the same time...EEK!

I had my sleeve done in March (2012)(replacing a slipped lap band that was 1 1/2 yrs old) After the sleeve I got down to my goal pretty quick - I didnt have much left to loose so it was wonderful! After July we went on a road trip and I came back gaining back 10 lbs. I was horrified!! I started working out now, crossfit 6 days a week. I am seeing changes in my arms and muscles etc but the scale is killing me. I am now up 15 lbs and I am freaking out. I am convinced that I have completely stretched out my sleeve and will be overweight again very soon. What am i doing wrong???

I found a website called mybariatricpantry.com They have tons of Protein drinks and all other stuff. I heard someone talking about this one called CLICK! its an espresso coffee mixed that you mix with milk and can be hot or cold. I think I am gonig to order some of the samples on there and start trying them..BUT lots of different items there including food, Vitamins etc.

I was banded in November 2010, and the standard stuff, not the right fills etc. HOWEVER my Dr is always too busy to meet with me and talks down to me. I have never met with a nutrionist and I still have no idea how to eat. I have been stuck at the same weight for over 4 months now and my port area is buldging and hurting. I have days that I eat all day with some restriction and some days I cant get hot tea down. I am tired of being sick tired of not knowing how to deal with my band and tired of a Dr that wont help me. I cant find a doctor that is near me to take over the aftercare that is not in my insurance network. So basically I am lost, I feel that my dr put this device in me and took off...gave me no tools, no understanding of how the band works. THe last visit I had with my dr, he got stuck in surgery and couldnt see me (after a 3 hour drive to see him). The nurse told me that the scar tissue capsulized around my port area and that was wierd; yet NO ONE has returned my call to help me. SO what do i do now?? ALSO - Where can I find education on how to eat, how my band works, how do I know if the band is broken or not working the way it should/??

I actually just relocated to Tehachapi and need someone to take over my fills as well, so if you find someone let me know!

I am calling the Doctor today, thanks everyone.