5 day pouch test - ThinnerTimes

Debz · 04-05-2008, 12:27 PM

I hate diets! I HATE DIETS!!! I hate diets!!!!! Did I mention that I hate diets?

OK, now that we've established that, I'm about to break my own rules and preach about an eating plan. Not really a diet, but definitely a different way to eat for 5 days.

I forget what post I found the 5 day pouch test in, but it intrigued me. I went to the site, 5daypouchtest.com, and read about it. Decided to give it a shot, and OMG does it ever work!

I actually am on my 6th day today. I did an extra liquid day because I fell in love with the pumpkin sausage soup and wanted an extra day to enjoy it. (Yes, I did just say I did an extra day of a liquid diet, because it was so good. That alone is proof that this surgery has made me into a new person).

I have lost 6 pounds! And....just like the site said it would, my pouch is tighter than a virgin. I can't even get in 3 ounces of salmon...I ate 2 oz and was full.

If you're feeling like things are a bit out of control and you want to re-gain that feeling that your pouch is tiny and you're in control, give the test a read and see if it's for you. It will re-acquaint you with your wonderful tool. I recommend it whole-heartedly. Would love to hear from others that have tried it....and also if you decide to try it.

Vim&Vigour · 04-05-2008, 12:41 PM

Thanks Debbie!
Have been toying with the idea for the last few days.
I'm 4 months out today and feel at a plateau!
Cheers,
Vim

RebeccaNV · 04-05-2008, 01:15 PM

I haven't had gbs yet and not sure if I ever will but this was very good info, ty.

The tighter than a virgin part made me laugh.

Thanks again and much success to you!

Debz · 04-05-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vim&Vigour

Thanks Debbie!
Have been toying with the idea for the last few days.
I'm 4 months out today and feel at a plateau!
Cheers,
Vim

Plateaus are quite normal...it'll alll work out. I remember thinking I was the only person in the whole world GBP surgery didn't work for right at about 4 months. Good luck with your 5 days!

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Originally Posted by RebeccaNV

I haven't had gbs yet and not sure if I ever will but this was very good info, ty.

The tighter than a virgin part made me laugh.

Thanks again and much success to you!

LOL. I toyed with saying tighter than a catholic school girl ,but was afraid I might offend....LOL.

Debz · 04-05-2008, 02:39 PM

Oh...an additional post is needed here. I haven't had any sort of sugar in 6 days. Had an orange after lunch today, something I do quite often. It made me dump! Hard!

The only thing I can figure is that the pouch test has re-sensitized me to sugar. I mean, I still dumped before the test, but only after a whole bunch of sugar at once. Dumping on an orange is like the old days. Just a cautionary tale. Be careful!

Oh, and one more thing....if you do the pouch test, or not, for that matter, you gotta try the pumpkin sausage soup. It's delish! I only made 3 changes....I added shallots, used FF milk instead of cream and low fat sour cream. Even my 10 year old liked it...not that I was willing to share more than just a taste.

Godsblessedme · 04-05-2008, 05:02 PM

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the pumpkin sausage soup

that sounds heavinly where do you get it or make it?

OMG tighter than a virgin had me cracking up too. baaaahaa

Debz · 04-05-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Godsblessedme

that sounds heavinly where do you get it or make it?

OMG tighter than a virgin had me cracking up too. baaaahaa

The recipe is at 5daypouchtest.com

Mavisavis · 04-05-2008, 07:24 PM

Thanks for letting us know your experience.....I went out and bought some protein powder so I could do this too. I might start Monday, but I want someone else to make me soup.

I am encouraged that it seemed to resensitize you to sugar. That would be great...my pouch has gotten seriously lenient and it scares me. Now I need to go buy the soup ingredients.

sherry7 · 04-05-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Debz

And....just like the site said it would, my pouch is tighter than a virgin.

ROFLMAO! Deb, you owe me a few squirts of Windex and a paper towel, because I just laughed so hard that I spit all over my laptop screen!

I'm still pre-op, but I'm bookmarking that website, just in case I need it for the future....and I'm going to check out that pumpkin sausage soup recipe. Sounds yummy.

And, congrats on the 6 lbs loss! That's fantabulous!

sherry7 · 04-05-2008, 07:43 PM

I just found the soup recipe Deb was talking about. Sounds kinda strange, but if she says it is delicious, I'm willing to give it a try.

Here it is:

Low-Carb Pumpkin & Sausage Soup
A delicious autumnal soup. Use a butternut squash puree if you prefer. You probably want to hide the leftovers of this soup if you are including it in your pouch test - or your spouse and kids will gobble it up when you are not looking.

16 ounces country style sausage
1/2 cup onions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
15 ounces pumpkin, canned
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water

Over medium heat brown the sausage breaking into small bits. Drain fat. Add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms and saute until vegetables are cooked.

Add the canned pumpkin and the broth, stirring to mix well. Cook at a low simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream, sour cream and water.

Servings: 8

Notes: Per 1-cup serving: 376 calories. 15 grams protein, 32 grams fat (14 saturated) and 9 grams carbohydrate (2 grams dietary fiber). Rich in Vitamin A, Thiamin and B12 and one serving has 63mg of calcium.