Question...I am on day 4 of the 5 day pouch test

How is this differnet from the "back to basics" concept?  Sorry...I have been mia for a while and I have regained 47 lbs form my lowest point.  I am 15 lbs above my original goal but would like to lose about 35 lbs.

I dont thin there is any difference between the 5DPT & B2B.
I think the premise is the same.
Perhaps the semantics are different...
I always thought B2B was reverting back to the original PostOp eating/drinking plan. But when you're as far out as I am, "sipping an oz. of water every 15 mins." simply isnt feasible.  
The 5DPT is much like the first 4 weeks (or so) of PostOp eating (lliquids to purees to soft to solid foods).

When i look back to when i was 1 week postop, i see that I could only take in 1oz. at a time & was on a FULL LIQUID diet. I pretty much stuck to water & was just getting starting on the protein shakes, watered down yogurts, jellos & freezer pops. Nothing thick - all very thin liquids, apple juice, broth, puerto rican bean juice.
At 2 weeks out, I could handle 2 oz at a time & had progressed to purees (ie: i threw the PR beans in a blender & had that), soft boiled eggs, regular yogurt, protein shakes, etc.
At 3 wks out i was on soft foods & at 4 wks out was back on regular solids but could still only take in like 3-4 oz at a time.
During this time, i lost approx. 29-32 lbs.

Here's what my hosp. recommends after that initial stage: 

•  - Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily. Drink at least 30 minutes before eating. This "water loading" will make you feel fuller before you eat.
•  - Eat Protein first. You need at least 60-80 grams of protein daily.
•  - Have 4-6 small meals a day. You can not eat large amounts of food and your meals will not last as long as they did before so you should eat mBariatric Post Op Instructions
•  - Avoid foods high in sugar (more than 20 grams per serving) or high in fat (more 30%).
•  - Avoid carbohydrates- we were not meant to have them every day. Remember bread does not grow on trees. If you have carbohydrates, try to make your body work for its calories. In other words, avoid processed food like white bread.
• - Avoid snacking. Grazing on food will add weight. Stick to your set meal times.
• - Have fiber in your diet. You can add psyillum powder (Metamucil) daily or eat more fruits and vegetables. Remember to be careful with raw foods because they need to be chewed more.
•  - Chew your food very well- 20 times before swallowing. It slows down your eating and also breaks down the food to allow the food to go down easier.
•  - Keep a food diary and plan your meals. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Don't rely on what is nearby for food. Fast food will slow you down.
•  - Never skip breakfast. Eat like a queen for breakfast, princess for lunch and pauper for dinner.
•  - Be careful with liquids like juices, smoothies, or lattes. These have calories and you will not have the feedback or solids telling you that you are full.
•  - Be a label reader. Know what goes into your body.
•  - Exercise every day- do something to make you sweat. Exercise does not require fancy clothes or a gym membership. Use your body by exercising 30 minutes every day- walk, bike, Pilates, aerobics, etc…
•  - Get 7-8 hours of sleep every day. If you are tired the next day you will try to get energy by eating more.
•  - Don't give up. Weight loss and weight maintenance is a life long process. If you over indulge one day, make up for it the next day. Keep working to make yourself better each in every day in each and every way.

The difference is that the back-to-basics approach does not require going back to all liquids (and therfreo going abck to the "diet" and "depreivation" mentality).  It simply calls for protein, protein, protein, and water, water, water... with fruits, veggies, and other good carbs only once you have your protein in.  no snacks except protein snacks.  It is healthy eating... no diet mentality and no deprivation.

Lora