Hi! I had a roux en y gastric bypass in 2003 at the age of 24. I was 375 lbs and after a couple years I was 197 lbs. I have had 4 children since then and have gained back 140 lbs over time. I'd like to do a pouch reset at home, alone. My insurance now does not cover anything to do with bariatric surgery at all, nor does it cover pills or anything other than seeing a dietician which I've done many times. Today I'm going to start liquids and I have no Protein powder so I'll wing it a day or 2 until I can get my hands on something. Looking for advice and support! TIA

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You were successful before, you will be successful again.

Go bac to you old habits of journaling your daily food, Protein, Water and exercise.

Post here, we got your back.

Thank you

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I find that Hot drinks and Soups give me a sense of satisfaction. So when I struggle with head hunger I will make a cup of tea.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

Eat dense Protein. Liquids aren't going to satisfy you or sustain you. Reset your pouch with grilled steak or chicken.

13 years later your RNY benefits are basically gone. Why not try a different way of eating like Keto? There are lots of Keto groups on facebook that will help you get started.

I hear ya! Thanks. 13 years later and still have major malabsorbtion issues and the dumping! But I don't get the dumping too often.

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I would definitely do the pouch test to start with and detox yourself. Your pouch will always be there, you just have to retrain it and get all the crap out of your system.

Once done with the pouch test, I would go back to measuring and tracking my foods and I would stick to dense Protein and vegetables and some whole fruit. This will actually keep you fuller longer.

If you have not read this, you should because I believe it will help you relearn and execute given how far out from surgery you are.

http://www.amylhwilliams.com/pouchrulesfordummies.html

You can do this! You did it once so you know you can.

Thank you very much!

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The first step is being real with yourself on why you regained. Sounds like you are doing that.

Second step is making a plan. Sounds like you are doing that.

Third step is executing that plan. Sounds like you are solid there, too.

You can totally do this. One day at a time, one pound at a time. Find someone you trust to hold you accountable and who will kick your butt if it needs to be kicked. This journey is not for the weak, as you know.

I am totally on your side!

Ty!!

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I would definitely do the pouch test to start with and detox yourself. Your pouch will always be there, you just have to retrain it and get all the crap out of your system.

Once done with the pouch test, I would go back to measuring and tracking my foods and I would stick to dense Protein and vegetables and some whole fruit. This will actually keep you fuller longer.

If you have not read this, you should because I believe it will help you relearn and execute given how far out from surgery you are.

http://www.amylhwilliams.com/pouchrulesfordummies.html

You can do this! You did it once so you know you can.

I just read the article, it is very informative. I had heard about the Cottage cheese test but didn't really know the way to do this. I know that my pouch hasn't stretched but it would be interesting to just see how much it will hold. Thanks