The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. This will be my 7^th year I have presented a Power Point presentation on the 4^th of July to those in my email database of which is now over 1000 people. If you would like to receive this FREE presentation please contact me at [email protected] This year’s theme is honoring our American Soldiers… Again this is a free presentation that I send out yearly…

Have you tried the 5-day pouch test?  I heard it's a good place to start. THE FIVE DAY POUCH TEST Day 1 and 2:  Liquid Protein Low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free gelatin and pudding You can have as many low-carb protein shakes as you like to satisfy hunger or cravings. The purpose of all liquids is to break any snacking, grazing or processed carbohydrate habits. In addition the liquids will work to cleanse your system and prepare you for the following three days. Try to reduce your caffeine intake as well, but do not stop caffeine cold turkey or you will feel sick and frustrated potentially losing the desire to continue with the pouch test. RULES:  It is very important to drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. This will prevent dehydration, will help curb cravings and will flush your body of toxins and fat. Sufficien****er intake improves kidney function and cell processes. Day 3:  Soft Protein Canned tuna or salmon Eggs cooked as desired. Fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy) - baked or grilled, and lightly seasoned. RULES:  You get to eat as much as you want as often as you want.  You only get 15 minutes each time you sit down to eat. No drinking 30 minutes before or after meals and no drinking with your food. A dry pouch will hold your soft protein longer helping your to feel full and fed longer. Day 4:  Firm Protein Ground meat (beef, turkey, lamb) cooked dry and lightly seasoned, shellfish, scallops, lobster steamed and seasoned only with lemon, salmon or halibut steaks, grilled and lightly seasoned. RULES:  You get to eat as much as you want as often as you want.  You only get 15 minutes each time you sit down to eat. No drinking 30 minutes before or after meals and no drinking with your food. A dry pouch will hold your soft protein longer helping your to feel full and fed longer. Remember to drink plenty of water between meals. Day 5:  Solid Protein White meat poultry or pork cooked dry and lightly seasoned, beef steak grilled or broiled. RULES:  Remember to chew chew chew. Measure your portion (4-6 ounces) and eat only until you feel your pouch tighten. Remember, only 15 minutes per meal, so you'll have to work fast to chew your food completely.  No drinking 30 minutes before or after meals and no drinking with your food. Don't go hungry! Remember, you can eat as often as you want as long as it is solid protein, consumed without liquids and measured in 4-6 ounce portions.

Hi, I have not been on the boards for a long time. Thought I would come back and see about getting and giving support. I had RNY 2004 in August. Have done well until last year when I have gained 40 pounds so I am fighting to lose it. Any suggestions would be welcomed.  Thanks for listening, SKB

Good to hear.  Let Christeen and I know when and we'll come and see ya post-op.  We're both doing OK now and the pounds are still falling off.

Yes, both doctor's support groups welcome anybody.  We're there for the support and fellowship so come on down.  They are held at St. Lukes on the third Monday and Tuesday of the month and Dr. Korn is also sponsoring one in Meridian on the second Tuesday of the month starting August 12th.  Hope to see you there.