Anymore Takers on the 5 Day Pouch Test beginning Monday, March 11th? Get Ready...

ANY FURTHER POSTS ON THIS 5 DAY POUCH TEST SUBJECT WILL BE POSTED ON THE "WLS GRADS FORUM"

Please join us in doing the 5 Day Pouch Test beginning Monday, March 11th.

This is for an EMERGENCY situation - when "out of control" to get back to "normal"

Do the 5 Day as written!

--NO calorie restriction

--AVOID pursuing perfection

--DON'T focus on scale

All the information you need is here - read thoroughly - www.5daypouchtest.com

and it would be a great idea to watch Kaye Bailey's videos on You tube.

You should prepare your soup (delicious & packed with protein) and protein jello over the weekend if you have a busy schedule during the week.

Kaye says something like and it is so not a direct quote - YOU had your guts hacked and YOU signed up for this for life!

What happens beyond day 5

Following the rules that we should have stuck post-op to if we strayed

-Protein First

-Water - at least 64oz and stay close to the 30/30 rule

-No Snacking - or smart planned snacking GOODBYE SLIDERS - pretzels, crackers . . .

-EXERCISE

Beyond Day 5 will get interesting but lets do the 5 day first and detox off of the carbs and get clarity with our bodies.

Talk to you soon!

Layla

Hi Layla

I noticed that Dr. Roslin did your surgery.  I actually have never met him but he headed up the Restore trial that I participated in, in Wisconsin.  I never felt restriction after surgery (too large a pouch, too large a stoma) and they tried to fix it.  I ate full liquids for months and lost some weight, but as soon as I started eating a general diet the "staples" didn't hold.  What I did get out of it was a wonderful diet.  I can follow it even with no stoma.  I have lost 5 lbs. since January 31st (I am not perfect but keep working on it)  and plan on continuing to a modified goal weight.  It is basically 2 to 3 (I eat 3) servings protein, whole grain starch, fruit, veggie and dairy.  I made out food record sheets with the food exchange followed by 3 dots to fill in (protein 000, fruit  000 etc.  Then I fill in the dot after eating an exchange.  

I recently (on vacation) talked to a vacationing dietitian.  She recommended moving 6 times a day.  I am trying to fulfill and "evercise 6 pack".  Perhaps I need to add those "dots" to my dot diet sheet as well...hmmmm!

Next time you see Dr. Roslin give him a hug from me.  I am the Triathlon lady in Wisconsin.  He helped me more than any other doctor even though he is 1000 miles away and I never met him.  Without his help, many years ago, I now would easily weight 300 lbs.  I still see the study dietitian who is really good as well. 

Thanks, Tri

Awe!  I am sooooo happy for you.  We have to remain Resilient and continue to make lemonade out of lemons.  Diet & exercise will always be king no matter what we do for long term success  Everything we do in life.  Big hugs for you.

Happy weekend!!!

Layla - I joined you on the Grads board - I am about to print some recipes off!  Your enthusiasm is encouraging me!