5-day Pouch Test...day 3

I have been doing the 5 day pouch test that Melissa posted a couple weeks ago and I have to say it's working. I have done 2 days of liquids and today I have added tuna, canned chicken and had boiled eggs. Anytime I eat I can feel fulness in pouchie, something I have not been feeling for a few months now. It makes me slow down and realize I was eating to much and I also am not craving those icky carbs. I will admit that the first 2 liquid days were hard, but in the end it'll be worth it. I definitely recommend it, if you feel the need to go back to basics. Amy P.S. As an added bonus I have lost 4 pounds in the 3 days I have been on it.

Wow, Amy! You are doing great! Thank you for keeping us updated on how this is working out for you. I am surprised that you aren't craving carbs so soon. Seems like it took me a very long time to 'detox' from the carbs when I was freshly post-op. That you are not craving them so quickly is really encouraging. Keep up the good work and congratulations on the four pounds lost! Molly

Wow! Amy! You must be thrilled! I considered trying the 5 Day, but chickened-out. Keep us updated...and see it through to the end...so happy for you! Ro

SHUT UP! 4lbs in 3 days! that is fabulous.....oh no, now you are making me want to try this 5 day pouch thing......Proud of you! What willpower! Keep up the good work!

Hi Amy I was considering the 5 day test, but eating meat for 3 days. Well it sound encouraging, your results. Thanks for posting....Erin

Hi, Amy...So how did you do? What was the hardest part? Even if you didn't follow it exactly, you've made great progress "reactivating" your new stomach. Good Job! Ro

I did stick out and felt pretty proud of myself. My only falter was 1 Hershy Kiss on Friday. Tomorrows weigh in will tell if it did any good. The liquid diet was the hardest part. Luckily for me I seem to have a pouch of steel and can tolerate all kinds of meat so those days were easy. Thanks for all the support. It has definitely helped.

Hate to ask, but were you able to stay 'regular' on the last three days? I'm proud of you for sticking it out the whole way! You are our trailblazer girl!!! Molly

I was, but I take 4 colace pills and 2 fiber tabs daily so I am sure that helped.

So you are either very BRAVE or a Dare Devil! So close to Halloween, I guess it's the Dare Devil... Very Proud of You! Congratulations on being our #1 Pouch Test Survivor! Ro