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Have any of you done the 5 day pouch test?  I am on day 2 and I am finding this very hard.  I think it's because I don't do protein shakes.  I haven't done them since about 2 months out and now I am 17 months out.  I have lost 156 pounds but I get most of my protein through the foods I eat. Also, I have TONS of clothes to anyone who would like them.  I have 4X through 6X and some 3X's.  Anyone interested can send me a message and we can find a way to get them to you. Thanks  Stacey B 433/277/160

Stacy: I haven't done the pouch test, but thought I'd share my protein drink recipe to make life easier for you.  Every morning Protein Hot Cocoa for the past few weeks and it's so satisfying and doesn't taste a thing like a protein shake.   ------ Protein Hot Cocoa This is a recipe I have heard several people here on OH talk about and once I tried it, I was hooked.  I've made a few changes from the basic recipe and change the flavor with different creamer or syrup flavors. 

** Put a teapot of water on to heat.
** Add 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder to your mug.
** Add to the powder 2 or 3 tablespoons of Sugar Free International Delight Creamer French Vanilla (find it in the dairy section)
** Add a splash of Divinci syrup (usually French Vanilla for me)
** Stir like crazy until you have a smooth paste with no lumps
** Add  your ho****er to the protein & creamer mixture and use a whisk to mix it well.

This comes out frothy and delicious and tastes just like my normal homemade hot cocoa.  You can eliminate the creamer and syrup if you want -- just use cold water to do the initial mix instead. It's very soothing as a snack just before bed. ----- I'm in desperate need of clothes in sizes 24 down to 20 (mostly stuff for work - business casual) ... so if you've got any of those, I'd be happy to take them off your hands. Good luck with the pouch test! Pam

I don't know about the 5 day pouch test but as for the clothing, oh.com has a great place if there isn't anyone here interested- a clothing exchange.  you can find it at: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/clothingexchange/ Enjoy the day!

Stacey, I did the 5 day thing.  I don't eat much meat, and especially don't eat tuna and stuff like that.  It was hard, but I did lose some weight.  As soon as I stopped and started to eat normal food, I gained 3 lbs. and it's been on and off ever since. Personally, I don't think this is the way to go....but I hope you get through it!  Good Luck!

Where do I get the 5 day thingie. I need to jump start myself again. I have gained toomuch weight and need to start back down again. I am 5 years out. [email protected]

Hey stacy I miss you.......I had a hard time still drinking protein shakes...I have stopped drinking them almost all together. I maybe have 1-2 a month....I get most of my protien in through food. I really eat alot of meat and veggies...I hate cold food so every now and again I might have a bowl of bran cereal.....

hell there stacy !!! what is the 5 day plan?

What is the 5 day pouch test?

www.5daypouchtest.com/index.html