I'm starting the 5 day pouch test tomorrow. Anybody have any tips or suggestions that has done it?

I do a variation of it every 6-8 weeks....But I am a bander, so I know why and what results I am looking to achieve...

I would ask, for what reason do you feel you need to stay off solid foods for a few days????

My weight loss has pretty much come to a halt for the past few months. I'm a little over a year out. But I would still like to lose 15-20 more pounds. So I'm hoping this will jump start a little more weight loss and also help me regain some restriction in my sleeve.

I do a variation of it every 6-8 weeks....But I am a bander, so I know why and what results I am looking to achieve...

I would ask, for what reason do you feel you need to stay off solid foods for a few days????

@b-52. I was wondering when you do this how long do you do it for?

Can you elaborate on this some more? What is this and what is the goal. I'm intrigued.

The 'Pouch test' has been mentioned in my support group by the psychiatrist who runs it. It's mentioned as a tool to reassure, get back on track or back to basics, or break a stall, because it can do all these things. It reassures people that, yes, their pouch is still small and working correctly. It helps you get back to the basics and can help you get out of bad eating habits by taking you through all the phases of your initial post-op diet. It can help break a stall by sort of 'resetting' your body so it begins losing again (and your mind by mentally starting over). It is harmless (even my PA has mentioned it as a tool) and can have great benefits to those who try it. Do a search of the 5 day pouch test to get the specifics.

I am on day 3 of the pouch test. The first two days of liquid diet were a lot harder than I remember the liquid diet being initially. I was a little light headed and weak by the end of day two. But this morning starts soft protein so I had a hard boiled egg for breakfast and I definitely feel more restriction in my sleeve today. And the best part, I'm already down 3 pounds!

I see that you did this about a month ago. I am starting Day 1 today. This is the first time that I'm trying it. I had my surgery a little over a year and a half ago. I'm half way to goal. I'm hoping this will lend to the feeling of restriction & eliminate a couple of bad habits that I've picked up. Were you able to stick through the 5 days? Did it help you get a feeling of more restriction back? Did it really help jump weight loss & reset your eating? I would love any feedback as I'm already dreading just 5 days & am so hoping that it's worth it. Thanks!

I am on day 3 of the pouch test. The first two days of liquid diet were a lot harder than I remember the liquid diet being initially. I was a little light headed and weak by the end of day two. But this morning starts soft Protein so I had a hard boiled egg for breakfast and I definitely feel more restriction in my sleeve today. And the best part, I'm already down 3 pounds!

I've tried it once before but felt to lightheaded so stopped. I may try again though!! You all now have me wanting to get on the wagon with you!!!

I see that you did this about a month ago. I am starting Day 1 today. This is the first time that I'm trying it. I had my surgery a little over a year and a half ago. I'm half way to goal. I'm hoping this will lend to the feeling of restriction & eliminate a couple of bad habits that I've picked up. Were you able to stick through the 5 days? Did it help you get a feeling of more restriction back? Did it really help jump weight loss & reset your eating? I would love any feedback as I'm already dreading just 5 days & am so hoping that it's worth it. Thanks!

I am on day 3 of the pouch test. The first two days of liquid diet were a lot harder than I remember the liquid diet being initially. I was a little light headed and weak by the end of day two. But this morning starts soft Protein so I had a hard boiled egg for breakfast and I definitely feel more restriction in my sleeve today. And the best part, I'm already down 3 pounds!

I did make it through all 5 days and I did lose a couple pounds. I'm at 165 and a size 6 right now. When I started the test I was about 167 and I dropped to 163. But I'm sticking now at about 165 so I'm trying to cut carbs out to lose a little more. I do feel like some of my restriction returned and it helped me to remember exactly how to use this tool. I recommend it but make sure you get enough calories in so you're not too light headed.