I am wondering if there is anyone here that is on a plateau that would like to do the 5 day pouch test with me?!? I need all the encouragement I can get. Last week I weighed in at 180 and today my scale is trying to lie to me and tell me that I weigh 191 which is an 11 lb gain......I'm going crazy because I feel like I'm doing everything right except maybe getting in all my protein so that's why I'm trying to find a buddy to do the 5 day pouch test with me!!

What is a pouch test?

What's the pouch test

I am new to the forum, but not new to WLS. I am almost exactly 3 years post op. After having a baby a year ago I have out on 10 pesky pounds that I am having problems shedding plus I'd like to lose another 5 to hit my all time goal weight of 125 pounds. I have read lots about the 5 day pouch test & believe it is a great way to go. It comes highly recommended from several friends. I am gearing up to start it on 4/23 and am very hopefully it will curb my carb cravings and give me that tight pouch feeling again. Feel free to join me. I need a partner in accountability because I don't get dumping syndrome & can eat anything and everything I want. Which is why it is crucial to not let these 10 pounds turn into 15 then 20 and so on.

Sounds like a plan miss heather!

I stocked up on protein shakes and made soup so I should be all set for Monday. Hopefully my will power will hold out. I have to keep telling myself I only have to make it 5 days.

Yeah I stocked up too!! I really really want to shed some extra pounds next week!!

What is the pouch test?

I would join u girls, but I'm not familiar with the 5 day pouch test :/

Sweet

I'm just a few days post op but am interested in hearing what this pouch test is too lol

No one seems to be answering the question...what is a pouch test

Days One & Two: liquid Protein

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

Day 3: Soft Protein

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

Day 4: Firm Protein

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

Day 5: Solid Protein

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

Read more.

Days One & Two: Liquid Protein

low-carb protein shakes' date=' broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free Gelatin and pudding. Read more.

Day 3: Soft Protein

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

Day 4: Firm Protein

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

Day 5: Solid Protein

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

Read more.

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Thanks.

The 5 day pouch test is when you want to check and see if your pouch has stretched or quit working. It's a 5 day diet designed to help you take control back & get back on course. Google Kaye Bailey & The 5 day pouch test. There is a website but the book goes into way more detail.

Yeah I would buy the book but I'm a cheapskate lol! I am just gonna do the basics! I'm just gonna do the 5 day pouch test to see if it will help me loose some extra pounds cuz I've been at a plateau/gain for over 3 weeks now!

I'll do it too. Do we start tomorrow?