5 Day Pouch Test

Good Morning!

Has anyone done the 5 day pouch test?  I don't think I have stretched mine because I can't eat a lot still. What I do is to graze all day and I know that is how I regained my weight. I was wondering if I did the test if it would be good. I'm thinking it may get me back to the rules of eating the right way after wls. 

Does anyone have any thoughts for me?

Hi Amy,

Go to the discussion page, and scroll down to the post headed "how to stop cravings".  Read the entire page....lots of info on the 5DPT from some who have done it, including myself.  It's a great way to "de-carb".

I can't so that. What works for me - when I try to de-carb is 3-4 shakes a day plus a low carb meal : proteins + non starchy veggies. I can do that for a few days.  

The 5DPT allow to use milk and other liquids that may be higher in carbs.  If you know your pouch is small - then decarbing may be a way to go. 

The only liquid I used during my 5DPT  was water, a variety of low sodium broths, sf jello and sf popsicles.  I made my protein shakes with water only.  I didn't do the cream soups...I made my own roasted butternut squash soup (low cal and low fat), and used that with the broths and protein shakes for days 1&2.

Same with days 3, 4, & 5....water only, with sf jello and sf popsicles for snacks.  When I use milk now, it's almond milk (Silk unsweetened vanilla at 30 cals per 8ozs, < 1 Gm carbs).

You did very good... 

Then your 5DPT was not only that - but also low carbs - for decarbing. On a standard 5DPT - they do not suggest that... 

Thanks, H.a.l.a.  I just followed the guidelines of the liquids and food consistencies for the 5 days, but I improvised with the suggested foods.  

Thanks Shelia and H.a.I.a.  I will check the stop cravings post too. I know carbs are an issue with me so I think I will try the decarbing. I have been using unsweetened almond milk for a bit now. Getting rid of the carbs awhile may be the way to go!!!  Thanks