Question:
Been doing some research!

Here is what I have discovered...First of all the surgeon who did my RNY was a good one as far as I know...I had very little imput about him since I had not lived in the state very long. What I do know is that I did not have nearly enough info. given to me about post-op diet and such. I did not even understand the way the pouch actually functions. I was told it's a tool...to eat every 3 hours or so...don't drink anything 30 min. before and after eating and eat more protein than anything else. I was not told why...and at that time I did not have a computer to research...yes...I was probably the only person in the state of Utah who didn't...LOL. Well...in just the few days I have been on this and other sites I have learned so much...for those of you who are familiar with 5 day pouch test and slider foods...knowing that alone could have probably saved me from regaining so much weight (thanks so much jenny wise!} So here is what I am going to do. I am going to do the 5 day pouch test diet and I am going to go back to the way I should have been eating all along, now that I have a clear understanding of how things are in there work it all makes way more sense. I know I sound totally stupid on the subject...and the truth is...I was!!! I hate that I did not look into this so much sooner...but...better late than never!!! If I don't see weight loss I will certainly follow through with revision...but I got a sneakin hunch I probably will!!!    — cakebaby59 (posted on January 4, 2009)

January 4, 2009
It is my understanding a revision is done if you never reached goal and if you gained back at least 100 lbs. Many doctors will not do a revision if you failed at the first attempt for fear that the second time around will be more of the same. I just did the 5 day pouch test and I lost 8 lbs. You also need to stay as active as you can. Walking is great but you might need something more challenging to achieve your goals. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

January 4, 2009
Can you post the websites that you found your information on? I am waiting to see a surgeon for the same surgery as you.
   — Daichan

January 5, 2009
Congrats on figuring out how to find the information you didn't have!
   — Launa N.

January 5, 2009
I also would like you to put the web sites up. I am 2 months post op and will be seeing my Doctor for the first time since surgery tomorrow!!!!!! would really appreciate the websites as apart from this site feel quite isolated.
   — qwerty1