Just wanted to say hello! I am 14 months post-op and new to this forum. After being overweight most of my adult life, I decided to have weight loss surgery. It was the best decision ever! On the day of surgery, I weighed 258 pounds. I currently weigh 138 pounds, which is 2 pounds below my final goal weight! I feel happy and healthy where I'm at, and I am trying to maintain my weight. I am pretty disciplined about eating properly and going to the gym, but have been struggling lately with slacking and snacking! Planning on doing a 5 day pouch test to help get back on track! Looking forward to sharing our successes and struggles! Glad to be here!

Welcome!!!!! Sounds like you have done a really awesome job! I started at 255 and I'm right around 192 now 12 weeks out. It's exciting to hear someone that started out at a similar weight losing so much. I bet you feel like a new person. I already feel totally different and I'm just beginning. Congratulations to you!

Edited July 13, 201412 yr by mysleeveid13

What's a 5 day pouch test?

I found the information on 5daypouchtest.com, under "plan" and have done this 4 times since I was sleeved. I feel like it helps me to get past my carb cravings when I have been snacking too often, and I personally think it helps shrink your pouch/ stomach and limit capacity once again. It also helps with stalls. The first two days is liquid protein, shakes, broth, etc. The third day is soft protein, eggs, fish. Fourth day is firm protein, ground turkey, ground chicken, shrimp, lobster. The fifth day is solid protein, steak chicken, etc.... Hope this helps!

Interesting ! I may have to try this . Thanks

Welcome! This is a great site...you have a lot to share and you will be inspired....a win-win!

Welcome, bombshell2be. Although your are new to the site you are a veteran in my eyes looking forward to gleaning any advice you may have to share. Looks like you have done very well! I am almost 9 weeks out and have lost 28lbs but have a lot more to go