Well as I have said before have been a very "slow loser" during this process but come on?? A 10 pound gain OMG!!! I was crying I don’t know what to do so right now I am on day 3 of the 5 day pouch test. I am getting super depressed I am starting to think this posses is not working as I expected and kind of regretting my decision against bypass. I know don’t judge. Any advice or words of encouragement will be appreciated.

A ten-pound gain in a week? What are you eating? Are you pre-menstrual? Taking some kind of new medication? It sounds like your body is holding onto water if you have gained 10 lbs in a week.

Over what period of time did this gain occur? Has your sodium intake increased?

As asked above, how much time did it take you to gain 10 Lbs? By the sound of it, it was spurned on pretty quickly. If that is the case, it can only be Water retention. If you're doing the 5 day pouch test you're probably intaking a lot more sodium due to the broths or Soups. You're probably holding every ounce of water you consume right now.

If you're trying to get back on track, I suggest just low carbing it for 5 days (protein only) rather than the pouch test.

Good luck!

I agree with all the above. Did something change in your diet? Low carbing does work really well too.

Whats a pouch test?

Thanks for the advise , I was in fact pre menstrual and I am on day 4 of my pouch test have only gone down 3 pounds so far. will try just low carb next week !

Whats a pouch test?

http://5daypouchtest.com/