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mlemaster24 · 11-20-2008, 12:39 PM

Do you all think I should do the 5 day pouch test thing???

pummychal · 11-20-2008, 02:30 PM

I think 7 months might be far enough out to do the 5 day pouch test. I am 7 1/2 months out and have decided that if I get stuck, I'm going to do it.

Gina in NY · 11-20-2008, 04:57 PM

They've done studies - its the diet coke. It makes you hungry and after surgery, I at least have been MUCH more sensitive to caffeine, which can make some people hungry anyway. Try taking all caffeine out of your diet for a few days and see if there is a difference.

As for the stall - how long again? You most likely need to change things up. Do something differently and see if it helps. Count every calorie you consume and of course, cut the caffeine.

Good luck!

mlemaster24 · 11-20-2008, 05:59 PM

My stall has been over a month now

MiladyB · 11-20-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mlemaster24

Do you all think I should do the 5 day pouch test thing???

The 5-day pouch test isn't a bad idea. It is very helpful in breaking the carb addiction and putting you back in touch with your pouch. You won't neccesarily lose weight on it. But you might. The thing is though after you have done it you can't just jump back into poor eating choices. You'll end up right back where you are if you do.

Last daily intake you posted awhile back was full of poor choices. I know you've said you been working on eating more protein. So how are you doing with that? I'm not talking about protein drinks. Just protein in general from regular food. Are you journaling? Measuring and weighing your food? Are you drinking with your meals or right after you eat? If you aren't following the pouch rules now the 5-day pouch test really won't do much for you. It may help for those 5 days but that will be it.

marine · 11-21-2008, 11:09 PM

I would only agree with all what was said before.

Also watch out the diet coke: bubbles might enlarge the stomac again, it is not really recommended. And theses drinks contains few substances these phosphates I do not remember exact the name (Beth correct me please you are so knowledgabe) that increase your "thirst" .

Try rather with selfmade teas, add fake sugar and lemon, or anything you want.

I lately went through a terrible phase where I put on 3 kilos: in about 1 month I lost them all and even more: I fought with this "head hungriness" by making sure of the following points that worked at least for me:

1) Drink really more than before between the meals, not to leave my stomac "empty".

2) I always have with me apples, or pears (they nicely feel in my stomac), and I will generally eat fruits the afternoon, before my Glucose level go totally down, I eat slowly fruits (not bananas grapes, but rather those with fibbers)

3) I do always include salads + bevetables in my lunch and dinner which allow to keep me longer "full".

4) I started to eat again slowly: I realise that I was eating so fast, as if I would miss a train.... bad bad bad

5) Put all what you will eat in a plate to make sure you see the quantity. By taking left and right, we do not feel that we at enough.

6) You can have slow carbs that will give you satisfaction, but at the same time avoid to make hungry later: work on that about your food choices, I totally agree with Beth. Get it right now before it is too late.

And again, do fight this head hungriness, the knife cut our stomac, not the brain, we need to the this "brain attitude change".

Now why some periods we are more hungry than other? cannot say, but frustation should be canalized in a different way.

Take care

MaryKay · 11-24-2008, 06:48 PM

5 day pouch test is good. It does help to bring your appetite back to normal. You may
still feel hunger but at least you will know your pouch is working.
My hunger came back before the year was up. I just have to make sure I am getting
enough protein.

Mary Kay