5 day pouch test

[stacystewart2008 0]

Is anyone doing the 5 day pouch test?

[FrankyG 1,450]

I've done it a few times. It works well for me. I know to use it when I get too carby and have to reduce my carb addiction/cravings.

[heather5565 959]

Is this pouch test for sleeve or GB patients?

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Or both?

Edited March 14, 2016 by heather5565

[Djmohr 6,965]

It can be used by anyone. It is basically taking you back to the pre op liquid diet to reset yourself.

[B-52 7,113]

I do a version of it every 6-8 weeks or so...it's the only maintenance I can think of with the band...

Whenever I feel my portions are getting larger than usual, then I know it's time.

For me, I believe it has to do with my pouch stretching a bit (which can be normal)...so going all liquids will give it a rest, returning to where it once was, and getting back the restriction.

But I have the Lap band, so my experiences are different from others.

[OneDollarBill 371]

First I have heard this term used. I assume you just go full liquid for 5 days?

[stacystewart2008 0]

Google 5 day pouch test. The information will come up along with the 5 day plan. There are even like 2 books on the 5 day pouch test.