Hi Sleevers,

It's been forever since I've posted. I have been at the same weight for a long time. I'm super close to my goal. I was sleeved 2/13/12. I'm very happy that I had it done. Wish I would have done it sooner.

I wanted to get back on track and start losing again. I did the 5 day pouch test. I wasn't sure if was going to work...but it did. I'm super happy with the results. Not only did I lose 6 pounds in 5 days I've gain the feeling of more restriction. I'm getting in 90 grams of Protein now, drinking 64 ounces of Water and really trying to focus on what works best for my sleeve.

I know I can maintain my weight. I've done that for months now. But now It finally feels like my goal will happen sooner than later.

It's so easy to fall into eating slider foods and taking little bites here and there. (And ice cream sure goes down well too)

I've read so many posts about getting on track. It's possible. I planned for about 2 weeks before doing the pouch test. I mentally prepared. If your struggling...pls know you can get back on track and reach your healthy BMI/goal. We all have come so far!!! Let's do this!!

Hi Tami....would love to know where I can find the info about the 5 day pouch test...sounds just like what I need!

Here ya go: http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

Hi Tami....would love to know where I can find the info about the 5 day pouch test...sounds just like what I need!

Here you go...5daypouchtest.com

It's totally what I needed as well. My restriction is back in full force. I'm so glad I did it. It's a great tool. Keep me posted please!

Thank you for sending me the 5 Day Pouch Test Tami88! I am now back down to one lb under my goal weight....just what I needed. I love this forum! Would have been so lost without it.

I'm so excited to hear that the 5-Day Pouch Test works, that I'm tempted to go off my program just to give it a try...NOT! But I'm sure keeping it in my Bookmarks for the day when I need it! That, and the 5:2 diet which a lot of people swear by for maintenance.

I am excited to start this! I can even begin tomorrow as I have all of the items for days 1 and 2 - thank you!

Started yesterday ... Lost 2.6 lbs already!! Yay!!

I completed the 5 day pouch test last Friday and I am SOOOOOOO glad I did it. The weight loss was great,(6lb) but the most important thing was the restriction is back and I can't eat more than about 3/4 cup again. I figured I would be able to stop after about 1 cup after this was over but I am very happy that the restriction is now there again and I can't eat over 3/4 cup even if I want to. The biggest thing it reminded me to do was the drinking before and after meals. I thought I was following that rule but going through this test, I would eat then wait until I thought it was time to drink and look at the clock. Sometimes it would only be 10 to 15 minutes and before I would have gone ahead and drank. Thanks for putting this out there because it definately got me back to goal weight and I think it will be a great thing to keep me there.

Starting it today. Did any of you use the hearty soups listed the first two days?

I did use the hearty Soups - I used the "Cheesy Ham" and the "pumpkin Sausage". (I think those are the correct names since I don't have the book in front of me) They are both delicious and very satisfying!

I did use the hearty soups - I used the "Cheesy Ham" and the "Pumpkin Sausage". (I think those are the correct names since I don't have the book in front of me) They are both delicious and very satisfying!

Thanks!