Day 5 on 5 Day Pouch Test

Hello Delaware,
Well I am happy to say I have completed with what I think is success on the 5dpt.  It was so easy to do, I didn't cheat at all, I followed the program to the "T".  Today we were allowed to have firm protein (chicken & beef) well for dinner I made this crock pot garlic & thyme chicken and I measured out 4 ounces and I could not finish the 4 ounces at all.  I was full, before I did this I would have ate the 4 ounces, some mashed potatoes and a veggie.  I am so glad I did this, it really took me back and made me see my mistakes and what I need to get back to doing.  Our surgery is just a tool and if we don't use the tool correctly it won't work.  It is kind of like trying to use a hammer to screw in a screw, it just doesn't happen the way it should.  I have found some great new recipes and will be using them in the future.  I am going to Ocean City, MD with my churches youth group for the Peninsula Delaware Conference annual youth rally, but I have decided I am taking an egg bake for my breakfasts, a case of water, 3 protein bars and some other healthy things for me to eat.  There will be no Dough Rollers pizza going into my pouch or anything else that is bad for me.  I have complete control of my pouch and the head will not win this one. 

I highly recommend anyone who needs to get back on track to try this plan, it is very helpful and fairly easy to do.  I am going to try to do it about every other month too, just to keep me on the straight & narrow.  If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me, I will answer what I can. 

Have a great day.

Congrats Deanna on your success!!  It is hard and we have only been given a tool.  I had my reality check with the hernia surgery, it forced me to go back to the basics, after surgery I had the liquids for a few days, then the progression to soft foods, which ended up being about 2-3 weeks long because I couldn't tolerate the heavier foods.  It was good for me too!  I have never tried the 5DPT but I have read up on it and have the program printed and tucked away at home if I ever felt the need.  I'm grateful I'm still maintaining at my goal weight now but am diligent with water, vitamins and the amount of foods (and more importantly what type of food) I put in this pouch!

Deanna,

Way to go with the Pouch Test!
I'm thinking about trying it to help me kick start my weight loss again.  (Too many carbs added in)  I'd really like to get the last 12 pounds off.  What protein bars do you use?  I'm always looking for new options.

Congrats!
Judy

Hi Judy, I found these protein bars at Walmart, they were pretty tasty.  They are called Met-Rx Protein Plus Protein Bar.  I had the chocolate fudge deluxe and they were good.  I usually don't eat protein bars, but I thought being locked in the OC convention center for hours I needed something healthy & quick to eat.

Hi Deanna, what exactly is the 5 day pouch test.  Can you e-mail info.  Thanks.
Diane S.