Pouch Rules ????

Hi, all--

I'm wondering  if any of you have seen the "Rules of the Pouch."  I've run across them on several websites, including:

http://www.nikkiinmd.com/pouch_rules.htm

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/219437/uzone,blog/action,comments/blog_id,13276/blog_post_id,72292/

http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/general-gastric-bypass-discussions/526-pouch-rules-dummies.html 

So, have any of you tried the "waterloading technique" described in these rules, and if so, does it work?  It's not something I will need to worry about for a while, as I haven't even had my surgery yet, and this seems to be something recommended for people who are several months out and eating solids, but I am curious. 

Thanks for any insights you may have for this somewhat confused  newbie!

Julia you are going to do great with life after surgery because you are taking the time now to find out all the information you can to be a successful wls person!! Good on you!!!!  

Thank you for the information  I also am still researching everything I can.  If I find anything that  I think you may be interersted in, I will post it.

See you tonight

Linda

Check out my profile, I have several helpful articles including pouch rules.

Yes, I am a believer in water loading, especially as I am getting further out and the choices become more difficult. Conceptually, it makes tons of sense to me as well. I am a lightweight, but have been pretty successful so far and hope to continue my success.

The rest of the rules follow what my doctor told me, so that helped cement their importance. Hope this helps!

Thank you, Janine, Linda, and Denise! 

Yes, most of the "Rules" align well with what I have read elsewhere, except for the waterloading.  Some of what I've read implies that this technique is particularly useful for those whose weight loss stalls before they reach their goal, and those who start regaining their weight.

Most of what I've read stipulates no drinking for 30 minutes before or after meals . .  .  I think that's going to be very hard for me, but everyone says I'll get used to it.  It's almost impossible to imagine waiting 90 minutes after a meal before drinking, as the "Rules" suggest!