Just thought I would ask if anyone has done the 5 Day Pouch Test? It seems that most of my new friends here aren't as far out from surgery as I am, so maybe not. Check out the site www.livingafterwls.com . Good stuff!!

I've never tried it but I've heard about it. I'm 7 months out and could use something to get me back into things.

Princess - Folks that had the lapband used to do it. I remember hearing about it when I had mine. It got folks back on track.

Mel, after 8yrs I had forgotten the rules. Finding that site brought it all back to me. Going into day 4 this morning my pouch felt tight again and I actually lost 3.2 lbs in the past 3 days. I'm so excited that I haven't broken my tool. I have hope again.

LosingItForMe, it has certainly opened my eyes to all if the things I had forgotten to do. I will do this for me and get those pounds off for sure!!

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Hello! After all these years when did you body / stomach go back to normal. Do you ever feel like how you did before surgery. I can't wait to get to maintenance phase.

Kiwiladydee, if by normal you mean able to eat most foods...I would say after a year and a half or so. I wish I experienced dumping to some extent so that I could stay away from ALL sweets. But right now, the only thing I cannot eat at all is anything fried, which is a good thing! I'm getting back on track and really finding it easier than I expected. Today is the day after my 5 day pouch test and I lost 5.4 lbs in the past 5 days!! I think my carb cycling is done! 26.6 to go. The only thing I have any trouble with over the past 8yrs is if I eat too fast, not chew enough, and mostly it happens with chicken...the food will get stuck and I feel it in my chest. The best way to relieve it is to throw it up...but that can take HOURS for me. It will come up in little bits and I'm in so much pain. Sometimes sipping hot tea helps and stretching my arms above my head. I guess it helps the food to move after a few times. Eat slow and chew, chew, chew! As long as you keep up with the basic rules, I just know your maintenance will be a breeze.