I have just read about the 5 Day Pouch Test. Did anyone lose weight during the 5 days? If you have lost weight, how much did you lose?

Thanks!

I have just read about the 5 Day Pouch Test. Did anyone lose weight during the 5 days? If you have lost weight, how much did you lose?

Thanks!

I just read about this test. I don't know if anyone has lost weight on it or not, but I am certainly gonna try it to make sure I haven't messed my little baby up.:tt1:

what is this 5 day pouch test?

what is this 5 day pouch test?

If you have started bad eating habits again or noticing that you are eating bigger portions, it is a plan that only lasts 5 days but brings you from liquids back up to Proteins to try to get you in "tune" with your pouch again. Many people have success with it, but I have not tried it yet.

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

thx for the info crzy...

i just started feeling restriction, but had been eating kinda badly post surgery, i wonder if i should do it...just do liquids, then mushies, then Proteins like eggs & cheese...a couple days of each of the 3 stages post surgery?

where would I find the specific guidelines to follow to do it?

thx for the info crzy...

i just started feeling restriction, but had been eating kinda badly post surgery, i wonder if i should do it...just do liquids, then mushies, then Proteins like eggs & cheese...a couple days of each of the 3 stages post surgery?

where would I find the specific guidelines to follow to do it?

Click that link in blue in my post above. I reread it last night and the only change I would make is I wouldn't cook my meat dry like it suggests on day 4 and 5. That may work for some bariatric procedures but not our band. Cook your meat as you usually do.

lol, thx again...I'm still getting used to this site & what to click on & how to set things up, like my ticker, etc.

the plan looks very do-able...if anything it's there to get us all back on track from time to time if we need it...I like that.

have a good weekend

I'm on Day 4 of the test and have lost...2 pounds. Which doesn't seem like a lot or enough to me for what I am doing, but I was on a month-long plateau and trying to get back on track from the holidays, so I'll take it!

I'm on Day 4 of the test and have lost...2 pounds. Which doesn't seem like a lot or enough to me for what I am doing, but I was on a month-long plateau and trying to get back on track from the holidays, so I'll take it!

Thanks for letting me know. I'm happy for your loss.:thumbup:

I just finished the "test" yesterday. I lost 2 pounds, but more importantly I did two other things. 1) I crushed my sugar addiction cravings, and 2) I let my band rest for two days during the liquid phase, which really settled things down and made my pouch a bit smaller (I think). It gave me better restriction without needing to get a fill. I recommend the "test" only for those who may have gone off the right path (especially during the Christmas break) and need a jump start. It's not to be done regularly, as it was designed for gastric bypass patients, and doesn't really follow the band post-op eating plan. For me, it was great becuase it made me realize what I had to do for three weeks when I got my surgery - how much of a struggle it was - but how much it was amazingly worth it!

timmmers,

Sounds like it did the trick for you, thats great. It's good

that you mentioned that it gave your band a rest and also that it's not to be done regularly...looks like you're doing awesome since your band date! Congrats!

i'm starting the pouch test right now I just finished my first day. You can read about it on my blog :w00t: