Question:
Has Anyone Tried The 5 Day Pouch Test?!?

Today is day #1 for me on the 5 day pouch test. Im really hoping that this works and helps me to stop snacking and get my head back on straight. What are your opinions about the test?    — LauraMarie (posted on May 27, 2009)

May 27, 2009
I have tried this test before and it really works. You have to be determined because the first two days are rough at first. Good Luck. Virginia C.
   — Virginia C.

May 28, 2009
What test?? I am unfamiliar.
   — zphigirl1920

May 28, 2009
It got me back on track a few years ago when I had begun eating too many simple carbs regularly during a long winter holiday (away from home and my own kitchen and pantry)I was addicted to peppermint patties! It was terrible! LOL I cannot even look at them now! And bread with butter...It goes down with butter! BAD BAD BAD! ...It made a HUGE difference for my pouch which was a grumpy and gassy, hungry, unsatisfied "carb monster" from all the simple sugars and drinking with my meals, not taking my vitamins, over eating, grazing on food all day...I became malnourished AND STILL gained 10 lbs because of this month long binge I was on...I went on to lose those 10 pounds that I gained because of being "off track" and the 5DPT is the reason. It really saved me by getting me back to the basics! I sound like a commercial, but it REALLY worked for me...I didn't lose the 10 pounds on the 5 DPT...It's not a diet...I lost it afterwards once I got back on track and then began logging my food in a journal and keeping tab of everything I ate...I cut about 300-500 calories a day and went on to lose those 10 lbs in a few months...It took me a while because I was not allow to exercise due to anemia and fear of heartattack during that time...So I had to rely solely on reduced calories without exercise and it was hard! Once I was well again...I was able to exercise and eat right and could add back many more calories again which I chose well with protein and complex carbs only for quite a while before I began slowly adding some things back in moderation...I do not drink with meals anymore and I have maintained that 10 pounds lost after gaining it.Plus most of my labs are improved greatly and no more anemia with proper vitamin therapy...So I really swear by the 5DPT...It gave me back restriction and allowed me to differenciate between head hunger and real hunger as well as that "urgent" hunger you get from simple carbs and drinking with your meals...HUGE difference! Good luck..Stick to it and pay close attention to your pouch feelings...It's nice to FEEL the pouch again when you eat and feel peace and calmness inside when you are not eating... after feeling nothing but hunger and gas all the time!
   — .Anita R.

May 28, 2009
its not just a test, its a book written by kaye bailey, with lots of important info that goes along with those 5 days of eating. i have taken 1 week wach month on liquids, but you much more from the 5 day pouch test- you can find her site at livingwellafterwls.com cindi -230 lbs maintaining after 5 yrs
   — DollyDoodles