Question:
What is the 5 day pouch test I've heard about

   — DaveH (posted on March 28, 2009)

March 28, 2009
It is a 5 day return to immediate post op diet to re-establish when feelings of satiety occur to help return to eating pattern. There is a web site that describes it (www.5daypouchtest.com), They sell a book describing it and providing numerous recipes but the basics of what to do is on the web site for free.I'm still very early in the process but it is nice to know that there are several Back on Track support services as well as tools like the 5 day pouch test to help if ever I start to regain and need help. Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

March 28, 2009
Hi David, I am just finishing my 5 day pouch test today. I had gastric by pass 12-28-06, and I felt like I was not doing well and started re-gaining, and it scared me, because I did not want to get in bad shape again, and I sure didn't want all of the weight(105 lbs.)again! I could not tell if I was full or not, and I started to snack alot, or graze some call it,then I thought my pouch wasn't working, so I read about this 5 day pouch test, and thought why not try it. Well I did and I am so happy that I did! Because I found out today that my pouch IS working! YEAH! The test will break you from all of the carbs, crackers,potatoe chips, slider foods. If done right by the 5th day you can feel your pouch working again. Today(the 5th day)I could have chicken, and boy after a few bites my pouch said NO MORE! And it meant it! ha I have not had that feeling for over a year, so I was really happy to only be able to eat a little bit, because just 5 days ago I could eat just about any thing I wanted and too much of it, so I am happy knowing that it does work. Any one out there that is going thru any of these problems, give the 5 day pouch test a try.You will be happy that you did.Good Luck!
   — Leatha B.