Ok, I have a friend of a friend...lol ... both banded 6 yrs ago. One has been very successful & the other, not so much.

During a conversation she mentioned wishing she could get back to eating the way she did after first being banded.

I'm a newbie, but remembered reading about this and so I suggested she try the 5 day Pouch Test; neither had a clue what I was talking about!

I finally found the link and looked it over, as well as posts on this site, so I guess my question is:

DOES SHE NEED TO PURCHASE THE BOOK?

(-or does this pretty much sum it up-)

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Day 1-2: liquids

Day 3: soft Protein

Day 4: firm protein

Day 5: solid protein

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Minimum, 64 oz Water everyday

No drinking 30 mins before or after meal

Reduce caffeine, but not cold turkey

Measure all portions: 1cup volume OR 4-6 ounces weight

Eat only until you feel your pouch tighten, then STOP!

Chew, Chew, Chew!

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-liquids:

consume all the both or Protein shakes you need to keep you satisfied (day 1&2)

-soft protein:

canned tuna/salmon/turkey/chicken, eggs, baked/grilled fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy, flounder, catfish, bass, white perch (add small amount mayo/miracle whip only enough to moisten can meat)

-firm protein:

ground meat (beef, turkey, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, salmon, halibut

-solid protein:

white meat, poultry, beef steak (as tolerated)

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They don't need to purchase the book they just can look up pre op or post op or even the 5 day pouch test like you did and start from there if they REALLY WANT to try again it will get them back on track as we bandsters shoud know by now or for the new ones they can do research as you did before starting this journey about getting the band and what Doctor so sometimes I just go back and read my papers to see if someone ask why I don't eat that much and how come I drink so much water lol and I show them then they say WOW that's not much and ask me if I get full and I tell them most of the tie as the water keeps me full and I don't take but maybe a couple of SMALLl sips if I can after I eat.

No need to buy the book. Here's a link on it, too: http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

No need to buy the book. Here's a link on it' date=' too: http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

Ok, so on this site she says to chew well & eat fast because you only have 15 mins per meal.... is this correct?... is it safe?