Has anyone ever heard of the 5 day pouch test? I have decided to try it to get myself back on track. I am going into day two. I haven't gotten on thw scale yet. But I know that I can be successful with this. I just need a quick start and a natural way to readjust my band. I don't think I want another fill right now. So if you are interested I will keep you posted.

I would be interested in hearing more about it and how it is going for you. I read about the 5 day pouch test a few months ago but just briefly.

Suzie

I was just ready a thread a couple of days ago except most of them only went on liquids for a couple of days instead of the full 5 and it seemed to help from what I read! I can't remember where I read it though sorry! Hope it works for you!

Things are going great. So Day 2 us almost over. I had a few emotional moments in which I almost grabbed a cracker and considered making some popcorn, but I stayed the course. I rode my stationary bike for 45mins in the morning. I'm so glad I got that out the way, cause I had no energy for working out. Right now its 11:40p. I'm hungry, but I don't like to eat this late. So I will get through it. I'm looking forward to food tomorrow. I've been watch YouTube videos about the diet. Most are more than a year old. I just wanted some ideas, and hear more about thr results. I'm praying that my band really gets tigher.

Things are going great. So Day 2 us almost over. I had a few emotional moments in which I almost grabbed a cracker and considered making some popcorn, but I stayed the course. I rode my stationary bike for 45mins in the morning. I'm so glad I got that out the way, cause I had no energy for working out. Right now its 11:40p. I'm hungry, but I don't like to eat this late. So I will get through it. I'm looking forward to food tomorrow. I've been watch YouTube videos about the diet. Most are more than a year old. I just wanted some ideas, and hear more about thr results. I'm praying that my band really gets tigher.

Things are going great. So Day 2 us almost over. I had a few emotional moments in which I almost grabbed a cracker and considered making some popcorn, but I stayed the course. I rode my stationary bike for 45mins in the morning. I'm so glad I got that out the way, cause I had no energy for working out. Right now its 11:40p. I'm hungry, but I don't like to eat this late. So I will get through it. I'm looking forward to food tomorrow. I've been watch YouTube videos about the diet. Most are more than a year old. I just wanted some ideas, and hear more about thr results. I'm praying that my band really gets tigher.

I'm curious.....what prompted you to do this, and what are you expectations??

Incidentally, I do this at least once a month, for good maintenance and a little preventative medicine...

The term "5 day pouch test" is just someone's clever way of saying go all liquids for a few days.....

It's worth noting how everyone refers to our band being tighter, (including me) when actually it has nothing to do with the band, (in this context) but about our pouches.....

But "Tight band" is a easier term and everyone knows what we mean....

I'm curious.....what prompted you to do this, and what are you expectations??

Incidentally, I do this at least once a month, for good maintenance and a little preventative medicine...

The term "5 day pouch test" is just someone's clever way of saying go all liquids for a few days.....

It's worth noting how everyone refers to our band being tighter, (including me) when actually it has nothing to do with the band, (in this context) but about our pouches.....

But "Tight band" is a easier term and everyone knows what we mean....

I decided, because I was stuck. I don't want to keep getting fills and getting sick. I did some research and talk to a few people. I want to naturally close my pouch up some. I need to learn why this device works for me, and what I can better do to work it. I realize that I need more liquid days, as you say. Its a bonus to loose weight, and boy do I need that, but I don't want to just loose I want to be successful. I have been banded for 4 yrs in Nov. I have had the hardest time these last 2. I was doing so good. It was a super slow process for me, but I was doing well. I got too tight. I was in the hospital, becaues I was chocking off my own spit. I was so thirsty. It was the worse feeling ever. The crazy oncall surgeon, who knew nothing about the band other than find out how to take the Fluid out. Decided to take all of it out. I should have known that would be a problem, but I was so excited about drinking and eating. And oh wow! I could eat thingst hat I hadn't in years. So up the scale I went. When I finally saw my surgeon, the testing began. I was so discouraged. So from there its been issue after issue. My mom was diagnosed with cancer and she died almost 6 months ago. I gained back nearly 30 pounds. I am nearly15 pounds from where I was when I started having all the problems. So I am using that as my guide. I hope to get down 10 pounds by Dec 30th and go from there.

So this is Day 3 of the pouch test!!!!! I have lost 3 pounds so far. I am eating. Did I say, eating. Yes, my eggs omelet and loving it. I am eating it slower than normal because of the tightness that's taking place. So so far so good. One lady on YouTube lost 9 pounds on the test. I pray to loose that or more. I am hitting the gym today, since I have more energy. I will keep you guys posted.

I think I might try this I have been stuck at the same weight since july..need to jumpstart my weight loss!

I lost another 2 pounds. I wish I lost 9 that others did. I needed to let my band breathe. I'm trying to monitor my carb intake, so this was a great way to ensure that the carbs were limited. I feel that this program gets you back on track, eating wise. I'm still on the journey, but its not as bad as before. I have to remember that the band is a eating tool, but I still have to take myself to the gym and I have say no to breads and slider foods. I have to remind myself that I'm not hungry, when I'm bored, sad or frustrated. Checking my feelings is not an easy thing, but its a real thing that I can do.

Firstly Merry Xmas everyone. Ok I may be dumb but what is this 5 day pouch test exactly. Sounds like something good after holidays ? Xx

Its kinda hard to explain. You should goggle it. Its all about learning to tighten by going back to the basics with your eating.

Its kinda hard to explain. You should goggle it. Its all about learning to tighten by going back to the basics with your eating.

How did the five day pouch test work out? Hope you are doing well.

I've started the pouch test today as well. For those who asked, here's the plan: (I don't advocate buying any of the products, since the plan is dead easy to follow.)

Days One & Two: liquid Protein

low-carb Protein shakes, broth, clear or cream Soups, sugar-free Gelatin and pudding.

Day 3: Soft Protein

canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy.

Day 4: Firm Protein

ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut.

Day 5: Solid Protein

white meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game

Slipped up a teeny bit this morning while feeding my son - I mindlessly ate a few mouthfuls of banana. Not the end of the world, but it was amazing how the food just ended up in my mouth, without me thinking about it.

The test went well. I lost about 6 pounds, but I ate cake. I know awful. This was my first holiday without my mom and it was really hard. So I put that back on easy. I'm now doing the 30 day green smoothie challenge. The 6 pounds are back off. I'm feeling great. I love that I'm getting a great source of natural vitamins in. I'm keeping my carb/starch intake really low. I hope to get off 15 pounds my the middle of next month :-)

I've started the pouch test today as well. For those who asked' date=' here's the plan: (I don't advocate buying any of the products, since the plan is dead easy to follow.)

Days One & Two: Liquid Protein

low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free Gelatin and pudding.

Day 3: Soft Protein

canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy.

Day 4: Firm Protein

ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut.

Day 5: Solid Protein

white meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game

Slipped up a teeny bit this morning while feeding my son - I mindlessly ate a few mouthfuls of banana. Not the end of the world, but it was amazing how the food just ended up in my mouth, without me thinking about it.

So how's the test going for you?

I do my own version of his, basically drinking odwalla type drinks and Protein smoothies. Mostly to sort of reset the pouch, by bypassing it a few days with just liquid food that goes right through the stoma . It also get me used to not wanting to feel overfull . And finally it helps me kick start my resolve and ability to say.no to things I should avoid.

My band isn't very full to begin with, so there isn't a ton of restriction for me, but after this I do notice my band is more effective.

I just stay on smoothies etc for as long as I can, this time I'm on day 5, and I just transition to soft protein for a day or so. I don't restrict calories or anything, but always drop a few pounds of Water and other types of "waste". .

Anyhow. i like hearing how this is working for orhers!