Question:
I'm Stuck-Not Losing. What did I do wrong? What is the 5 day pouch test?

I've seen reference to this many times on this site but have not seen any explanation of what it actually is. But I'm interested now because I've come to a plateau. I'm just a week short of 2 months out from RNY and am stuck at the same weight. I'm drinking my 64 oz of fluid and taking in 60 grams of protein per day but nothing is happening. No sugar, little fat and no white carbs with occasional wheat muffins. I'm exercising and I've been EXTREMELY faithful in following the eating plan but I'm not losing. Was losing a pound a day right after surgery but now nothing. Everything is at a standstill! Did I somehow blow this procedure too? My first appointment with my family doctor, referred from my RNY surgeon (insurance will not cover me seeing the surgeon again), is on Monday, December 7th. I just can't fail. Anyone have any good suggestions for me? I'm desperate to see this through to success!! Any advise will be so welcome!!    — annteekee (posted on December 3, 2009)

December 3, 2009
Congratulations on reaching the losing side. It is perfectly normal to hit a plateau at this time. I am at 3 and 1/2 months and I stalled around 2 months also for about 10 days. It is very frustrating. Keep following the rules and be patient. Soon the scales will start moving again. I am down 60 pounds now. Good Luck on your new journey.
   — lisa L.

December 3, 2009
i am 4 months out and down 70 lbs.i also have hit stand stills a few times.i was dropping a lb a day now it has slowed .but it will pick back up because it always does.just be patient as i have had to tell myself.we are doing very well and dr says i am right on track.best wishes to you.IT WILL HAPPEN...lol
   — carolyn1970

December 3, 2009
To answer your question, the 5dpt is just another crash diet. It's designed for people more than a few years out that have lapsed their surgical rules (carbs first, drinking with meals, etc) and it's to help them "get back on track" -- but does so by doing liquids for a few days, then soft, medium, and regular foods. Unfortunately, it's also a hard cut-off of all carbs, and it's just a crash diet for this reason. This won't help you -- you're in a stall, and it's normal at this stage.
   — Andrea U.

December 3, 2009
Congrats! and no you have done nothing wrong ..as far as ican see...your body needs time to catch up to the losses as we lose the weight. Plateaus are normal and yes, frustrating, but keep doing what you have been and it will come off again. Try eating at different times, exercising longer, etc..in other words..try mixing thing up a lil to trick your body into losing mode again.But it is perfectly natural and normal. Best of luck! hugs n God Bless, Kim
   — gpcmist

December 3, 2009
You're doing good, Sandy. My one suggestion is to quit weighing yourself every day. I never weighed myself until I went to my doctor's appointments and then it was fun to see the big numbers.
   — Muggs

December 4, 2009
My surgeon warned me of times when the scale says I'm not losing. He explained that even though the scale isn't moving during that time we are likely losing inches instead of pounds and not to get discouraged! I would say make sure you are doing your exercises and that scale will start moving again just be patient and stick to it! =)
   — callen3640