Strictly shakes & water?

Hi everyone.  I was wondering, instead of following the 5 day pouch test can we simply do protein shakes and water for 5 days?  I am almost 2 years out and have not lost any weight for many months.  Would it be a bad thing to just do the shakes and water?  Any input would be appreciated.

I don't see it being a bad thing, go to bariatriceating.com they have a message board and some of the gals are doing the LPT (which is nothing but liquids for 3 days)  go check it out

Thanks Linda, I will. Enjoy your day! Pam

I've thought about doing this, but my concern is always what happens when the 5 days is over?  You may lose some weight doing the liquid proteins, but do you have a plan for what you'll do when you go back to real foods?   Even with WLS, it's still about calories in, calories out, and exercise.  If you're looking for long-term loss and maintenance of that loss, I'd suggest reevaluating what you're eating, how much your exercising, fluid intake, etc.  I'd also suggest daily food journaling to help keep yourself accountable.  At 2 years out, you can probably eat a lot more now (I'm 28 months post-op and know I can eat a lot more than I could a year ago).  So you have to become more mindful of what you put in your mouth.  Remember that even as little as an extra 100 calories per day adds up to 10 pounds per year!  The good side of that equation of course is that by cutting out 100 calories per day, you can lost 10 pounds per year...   Good luck on your continuing journey -  Kellie

Thanks so much Kellie for your thoughtful reply.  I am almost certain I do not overeat and up until a few months ago I still measured and wrote down everything I put into my mouth including water.  I just thought by trying strictly fluids for a few days I could clear out and start over.  I was eating pretzels as a snack sometimes and want to readjust so I do not "crave" carbs.   Have a wonderful day and thank you once again, Pam

Just wondering if these two might just happen to be related... " I am almost 2 years out and have not lost any weight for many months. " "...until a few months ago I still measured and wrote down everything I put into my mouth..." Remember... "you can't manage what you can't measure"... yes? Not sure how much more helpful a full on liquid protein plan would be... I think the 5 day pouch test is more realistic, as far as getting you back on track with protein priorities, and getting you ready to go back to regular eating sorta kinda gradually... that's just my un-edumacated opinion, though!  Good luck to you! Angie

Hi Pam, I liked Angie's "un-edumacated opinion!"  It's mine too. I only say that because the liquid part of the 5 Day Pouch Test, only prepared your pouch for eating properly.  After the 5DPT you eat less in the long run and begin to lose weight along with exercise...That's all I did to get back on track. I'm still eating better and less(calories and carbs) and following the rules!  I don't think 5 days is going to harm you, but you might find it hard to eat anything afterwards, unless you go really slowly afterwards and build it back up like with the 5 Day does...  If you try it though...take your vitamins! And let us know how it worked out for you. I'm curious! Anita

Well I dont know what your surgeon had you eat 14 days BEFOREyour weight loss surgery but mine  said you have to drink 6 Carnation instant breakfast sugar free shakes a day PLUS water for 14 days before they would even do the surgery.He said we would lose up to 30 pounds. So 5 days with shakes cant be harmful.IMHO when in doubt ask your dr or your nutritionist

Hey there, I have been doing nothing but shakes, water, and broth for 4 days now and have dropped 10lb. I also work out twice a day for at least an hour each time. The first two days were the worst, but by day 3 the hunger has left and I feel great, especially looking at the scales.  I do a double protein shake in the morning (two scoops of powder) and another around lunch using HMR 800 I have left over from my 14 day fast from pre-surgery. In the evening I fix a cup of broth (for flavor and the mental feeling of food). I actually plan to do this for 6.5 days for personal reasons and start back on solid protiens Friday afternoon. As someone else on the post said many doctors have you fast for 14 days presurgery now, so 5 or 6 days can't hurt. If it helps get you back on track go for it.