5 Day Pouch Test

Hello all...  I am usually a lurker and every once in awhile I post.  I started out at 375lbs in dec 05. Had surgery 7-27-06 I managed to get down to 195 (9-07) got pregnant (while on BC) with my daughter who is now 13 mo old... I have managed to put on 65lbs since my lowest weight Sept. 07... With the help of all of you guys I have dropped 5 lbs and started getting back to basics....So heres my suggestion... I am lookin for a buddy or few to go at the 5 pouch test again. The last time I tried it I made it to day 3 and well..we all know how evil that carb monster can be. It really did help me out. So if you are interested in giving it a shot with me I have already started preparing my sf jello and crystal light. Maybe we can add some posts to the weigh in discussion.

Days One & Two: Liquid Protein
low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free gelatin and pudding. Read more.

Day 3: Soft Protein
canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy. Read more.

Day 4: Firm Protein
ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut. Read more.

Day 5: Solid Protein
white meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game

Hi,
I have just joined and would like to more know about this5 day pouch test. 
i am 3 yrs post op and am finding that I am gaining a little at a time. So far I have
gained about 20 lbs. and don't want to go any further.  Can you tell me what this
test is supposed to do, I might be willing to try this if it will help.

Thanks

"This is the 5-day plan that I have developed and used to determine if my pouch is working and return to that tight newbie feeling. And a bonus to this plan, it helps one get back to the basics of the weight loss surgery diet and it triggers weight loss. Also, it is not difficult to follow and if you are in a stage of carb-cycling it will break this pattern."

http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

Hi Jessica,

I'm in. There are a lot of recipes that help you get through the first couple of days like the pumpkin & sausage soup. I heard it was delicious. I will start with you tomorrow and am looking forward to hearing how your day went.

Lauren

oooh cool! Its so much easier with a buddy! I havent seen that recipe.. thats one of my biggest downfalls.. i dont know a lot of recipes and run out of ideas... ugh....


I am so excited!

Here is the link for the recipes...

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/recipes/recipes.html

Great thanks! I was lookin over some other sites for different recipes.

Jess

you're welcome! I usually stick just to the very basics of the plan. makes it easier for me

 

L.

Wow I didn't know that could be done!!!  Thank you so much.  I am definitely up for the challenge!!

I'm in too!    I have had my protein drink so far and am headed for the treadmill!   

Have a great day and I look forward to reading your post!

Melissa