Question:
How can I see if pouch is still working? gained 50#s in 6 mo.?

surgery on 9/1/05. started at 356 lost to 182. Stopped loosing and maintained 3 1/s years. started gaining in January after hystirectomy...have gained 50#s can eat anything and have started all bad habits. I just get started...not sure I can. Hunger pains, sugar/caffiene withdrawels...Does my pouch still work? can it stretch out like my other stomach...how to get going again? do I have to have a revisement?    — lerwin (posted on November 12, 2009)

November 12, 2009
There is the cottage cheese test for pouches.. Then alot of Rny,s going to the revision board because they have gained back there weight, and are being converted in to DS. The last choice, start all over like back to basic,s.
   — rebecca W.

November 12, 2009
In 2005, your surgeon gave you the tools for your weight loss. I would say just use the tools and the knowledge again. Try to get back on track with how you were eating before you gained the 50lbs. Good luck.
   — Nina15137

November 12, 2009
You wil have at least two miserable weeks of withdrawls to get back on track. It really is worth it. The pouch is still working you are just finding ways to work around it. Not hard to do. You need to cut out the carbs. Just protien and veg. Do this for two weeks. Then slowly add new foods. you know your worth it and all the hard work will pay off.
   — trible