Pouch Test

pokie123
on 3/28/12 11:51 pm - Quincy, FL
Hello,  does anyone know what the pouch test is and how it is done?
tobyiismom
on 3/29/12 2:22 am - IN
I haven't done it as I only had surgery two weeks ago, but I know that this site was suggested to others regarding it.

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html
MusicMaryn
on 3/29/12 2:33 am - San Jose, CA
I've done it a couple of times over the years and I highly recommend it to any WLS patient.  EXCEPT for those of us who are pregnant or *****cently had babies (ie: still BF'ing.)  It's 5 days of basically pure protein, no carbs and it takes you through the 4 major stages of the post-op diet from liquid for 2 days and progressing to solids.  People of average drop between 6-10 lbs during those 5 days.  The 1st time I did it, I dropped 9 lbs.  The biggest benefit from doing the 5 Day Pouch Test is that it reminds you that you do have a powerful tool inside of you and it gives you the opportunity to really take a look at what habits you have that may and may not be working for you.

I'm a certified Bariatric Life Coach and I run WLS support groups and meet with clients privately.  I've highly recommended the 5DPT to a LOT of my clients/patients.  But again, not if you are pregnant or still BF'ing.  The reason why PG and BF'ing mommies should not do the 5DPT is that we need a more balanced meal plan to include healthy carbs for our babies in utero and out.  Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.  I've written up a great document on this 5DPT.  I'm happy to share it with you if you like.  But you can also go to www.5daypouchtest.com for lotsa info.
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Lianne C.
on 4/3/12 8:53 am - Garden City, MI
Maryn, is there a "puree stage" on the pouch test, cause I was confused about that.
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MusicMaryn
on 4/3/12 12:20 pm - San Jose, CA
Yes... its a "soft protein" stage. PM me your email addy and i'll send you my 3 pager on the 5DPT that created for my WLS support groups that I facilitate.
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