5 Day Pouch Test Question

I've heard of people losing weight while doing the "5 Day Pouch Test."  For anyone who did, please tell me: was this real weight loss or was i****er weight that went right back on afterwards?

Hi Lisa, I did it about a month before my plastics and I did lose about 7 lbs. but then went in for the plastics so it is hard to say.  I am doing it again either next week or the week after.  I am doing it more to get back in touch with the pouch. If you have any thoughts or ideas please let me know. Jeanne   

I lost 3 pounds.  Granted, I also got my period on day 5 of the pouch test - so who knows if it was the pouch test or the loss of water weight from my period. That being said - almost a week later and I have maintained that weight. Pam

Everyone does not lose weight on the 5 day pouch test.  The purpose of the test is to prove to the user that their pouch isn't "broken" and to get you back into eating proper sized portions with the right kind of foods.  At the end of the test, the post op user should be able to continue to maintain their weight using the food groups from day 4 and 5 and be satisfied with the portion size.