may be silly question but...

what is a 5 day pouch test? I have seen people refer to going back to "it", but what is it? 

Thanks

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4345767/instructions-for-5-day-pouch-test/

Here's a thread on it... but they're saying it's not for VSG...

Edit: found another thread from VSGers saying we have a our own version that's basically a back to basics eating approach. If you ever want to see past threads there is a search bar in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

It was designed for RNY'ers by and RNY'er,but it works for VSG'ers too. there is no law that says VSG'eers *can't* do it.

It is basically a back to basics approach to decarbing and becoming reacquainted with the restriction of your sleeve.

WWW.5dpt.com is the site. The first page will want you to buy the program but keep scrolling down and you will come to "take me to the 5 day pouch test". the complete instructions are there for each day including recipes.

I have done it several times when I needed to decarb and get a grip badly.

I refuse to do the liquid portion of this "plan/test" because well, liquids suck and I won't put myself through it. It's not going to shrink your stomach, or "test" anything, it's simply going to detox carbs and help you get back to the basics of eating post-bariatric surgery.



The 5 Day Pouch Test by Kaye Bailey

Does my pouch still work?
Have I broken my pouch?
Have I ruined my tool?

These are questions many weight loss surgery post-ops find themselves asking occasionally during their journey. Perhaps it feels like we can eat more food or we know that we are eating more food. Sometimes these questions are asked when there has been a weight regain.

This is the 5-day plan that I have developed and used to determine if my pouch is working and return to that tight newbie feeling. And a bonus to this plan, it helps one get back to the basics of the weight loss surgery diet and it triggers weight loss. Also, it is not difficult to follow and if you are in a stage of carb-cycling it will break this pattern. Sounds pretty good, right?

Order the 5 Day Pouch Test Owner's Manual

The 5 Day Pouch Test should never leave you feeling hungry. You can eat as much of the prescribed menu as you want during the day to satiate hungry and prevent snacking on slider foods and/or white carbs. You must drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. A reduction of caffeinated beverages is suggested, but do not stop caffeine cold turkey.

Weight loss is not the intent of the 5 Day Pouch Test, however, many who have tried this plan report a significant drop in weight. More importantly they celebrate a renewed sense of control over their pouch and eating habits and easily transition back to a healthy post-surgical weight loss way of eating.

Understanding Hunger, Appetite and Satiety

Below you will find a brief list of the menu for each day. Please click the "Read more" links for further detail and hints and tips that will enable your success with the 5 Day Pouch Test.

Days One & Two: Liquid Protein
low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free gelatin and pudding. Read more.

Day 3: Soft Protein
canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy. Read more.

Day 4: Firm Protein
ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut. Read more.

Day 5: Solid Protein
white meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game
Read more.

Good luck! I believe you are going to like the results when you give this plan an honest try.