http://5daypouchtest.com/

http://5daypouchtest.com/ I found this on the July 2006 surgery board and found it quite interesting. I'm not sure if we are too early post-op to try this or not. But I'm guessing not. At least there is a guideline of how to do the plan. I am at a plateau and was searching around for a little extra help. Let me know your thoughts on this plan. Thanks, Kim

I feel like I'm on that same plateau. I don't know if I'm going to do the pouch test yet. I going to change my exercise routine. I do well on the elliptical but now I think I need to start some weight training. That will stall my weight loss even more. Heidi

Kim, I just replied to the weekly weigh in and was wondering if anyone else was struggling with their loss. I am not regaining, but I am not losing as fast as I think I should. I cannot even say that I am stalling right now - but the loss has slowed to a crawl. I am consuming between 650- 700 calories per day- most of which are protein - at least 60 grams per day. My carbs are under 50 grams and I am drinking 64 ounces of water per day. I do drink coffee and am just not at a point where I can give that up at this time. As you can see below, I only lost 4 pounds last month. Began 07/06/06.....290 Surgery 07/03/07.....265 (-25 pounds) Week 4 07/31/07.....241 (-49 pounds) -24 since surgery Week 8 08/28/07.....232 (-58 pounds) -33 since surgery Week 12 09/25/07.....225 (-65 pounds) -40 since surgery Week 16 10/23/07.....219 (-71 pounds) -46 since surgery Week 20 11/20/07.....213 (-77 pounds) -52 since surgery Week 24 12/18/07.... 209 (-81 pounds) -56 since surgery I don't know anything about the 5 day pouch test, but it looks like going back to the basics - which is what is suggested when things like this are posted. If you try it, let us know how you do. Abbie

I should complain more often - I was down to 207 this morning!

Hi Kim. My name is Glender. I too am at a stand still. It has been 3years since I have lost. I seen to be gaining. I have went from a size 12 to a size 18 and climbing. I am going to try the 5 day pouch test.