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medea5
medea5 Posts: 38 Member
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I've been curious about this "test" for a while now. I have regained 20 lbs. in the last years since reaching my goal. I want to do the pouch test to kind of jump start my weight loss but to also get back in touch with my pouch. I want to hear from you guys before I decide to do it. So I have some questions.

Have you tried the 5 day pouch test?
What was you experience/results?
Have you consulted your surgeon and/or nutritionist about it?
What did they say?
Would you do it again if needed?

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  • HealthyDeb
    HealthyDeb Posts: 60 Member
    Have you tried the 5 day pouch test? YES
    What was you experience/results? GOOD/GREAT
    Have you consulted your surgeon and/or nutritionist about it? DON'T HAVE EITHER SO WAS UNABLE TO ANSWER THIS ONE, SORRY.
    What did they say? NA
    Would you do it again if needed? YES, DEFINITELY AND I HAVE DONE IT REPEATEDLY IN THE PAST WHEN I HAD A 70 LB REGAIN. THAT'S WHEN I FIRST HEARD OF IT AND IT DOES WORK.

    GOOD LUCK!
  • medea5
    medea5 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks for sharing Deb! Was it difficult to go back to liquids?

    For the moment I still have a nutritionist so I emailed her today for her thoughts.
  • Pelly57
    Pelly57 Posts: 169 Member
    I didn't do the 5 Day Pouch Test, but I did have an upper GI done to check the pouch. Its fine, I was eating way too many carbs.
  • HealthyDeb
    HealthyDeb Posts: 60 Member
    I haven't done it in several months but yes, it was difficult for the first 2 days on the liquid. It was great to know that the pouch wasn't broken though. After you start reintroducing food per the test, you feel SO tight and full that I don't ever remember feeling before. I am 14 yrs post op, so keep that in mind. Be sure and get your surgeon or nut approval. You may not be a good candidate. I'm happy you have a nut to glean info from. I've never had one. In fact, my surgeon retired within my 1st year post op so I was on my own and that is why I had the initial 70 lb regain, yikes!
  • HealthyDeb
    HealthyDeb Posts: 60 Member
    I didn't do the 5 Day Pouch Test, but I did have an upper GI done to check the pouch. Its fine, I was eating way too many carbs.

    I did that too at one point before I found out about the test and it turned out all good. I wish I would have known about the test first so I didn't have to drink that yucky chalk water, lol. Still relieved that I didn't undo the surgery, which was my first concern.
  • medea5
    medea5 Posts: 38 Member
    Ew! The Upper GI nasty thick chalky drink of EVIL! I hope I never have to drink that stuff again.

    Well I heard back from my nutritionist and this is what she said
    It sound like it is a good idea to guide you back to eating lean protein and
    not so many simple carbs such as pasta, bread, rice, etc.
    I would say do it once to help you remember when you feel full.
    Will need to limit your calories to around 1000-1200 calories and making
    sure protein intake is at least 70 grams per day
    Also make sure physical activity is no less than 60 minutes daily.
    Now that I have her approval I think I'll do it starting monday! Just add me if you would like to do the test with me.

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