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you guys are awesome! TOTALY HONEST!!!!! Well, lets recap on how we are doing so far.... Day one was the bear! but I made it, atleast until somtime in the middle of the night when the hunger cramps were so bad I went to the fridge and got a table spoon of taco meat. after 2 of those I was able to sleep. I figured my family needs me to be awake and ready to go in the morning so I did splirge. But I made a promiss to myself I will only eat day 3 protiens. Th next day I was ok when I got up, but thru the day I just got more fatigued. SO I started drinking more and more soymilk and fruit juice and that really helpped with the carb headaches. But I felt too tired to go for our walk in the morning so we havent been doing that this week. Day 3 &4 have much better. I have been drinking all I can then when my stomach starts to cramp I have about 1/4 cup of canned fish at each time. This has really helped with how much my portion size had become. I was eating well over a cup per meal before this 5dPT! and my weigh was up to 218lbs. It is so scarry to see it climb after all the work it took to get to 215lbs. So here we are on day 5 and I have really been keeping to the same thing as the days 3-4. I think I have found a good maintenance plan for me right now. I know the juice really helps with the headaches and fetigue. and the soymilk and fish is good for the metabolism. I am finally not craving the carbs. YEA!!!! and I can tell my pouch has shrunk ALOT with how much tuna I am eating. 2 cans / day. I know I will want to add veggies into this I have a garden and I just cant resist. It has been hard to go without munching all day on those peaches I have been canning. So I have allowed myself some of the juice. Well, it is a good negotiation.. LOL :w00t: Limited fruit will be a good maintenance plan for me so that darn carb monster doesnt come back........ I am really wanting to take these PT Lessons forward to help me meet my goal weight. This morning I weighed in at 214 lbs!!!! Yea!! THE 5 DAY Pouch Test has help me BREAK THE PLATEAU!!! Now it is my job to keep it going! First lesson- eat when HUNGERY HUNGERY not just little hungery. Lesson #2- make every bite count- PROTIEN (mmmmmm FISH) Lesson 3- use the timer to tell me when it is ok to drink again ( 64 oz/day takes time but not 30min before and after eating) I was breaking this big time washing the food right past the band... Lesson 4- 5 bites chewwed well (I let myself eat 5 bites and then set the timer to have my Water then I can eat for another 30 minutes but by then I usually forget I was hungery, atleast until my stomach reminds me) Then we are back at #1 EAT TO LIVE ~ DONT LIVE TO EAT Keeping busy with the kids is a great distraction. I would like to do a 5 day pouch test once a month to help keep these lessons real. Would anyone else like to use the 5 d pt as a maintenance tool monthly with me? I am thinking the first monday of every month starting the 5 day PT. Gearing up for a sucessful month!

here is what I have for the second half of the pt meals Day 3: Soft Proteins 6am- 8 oz water 7am- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 8- 8 oz water or carrot/ cucumber juice 9- 1/4 cup diced zucchini scrambled w/ 1 egg 10-8 oz water 11- 1 can of tuna w/ finely diced zucchini and just enough juice to mix 12- 8 oz water 1- cream of sautéed onion soup w/ 2 eggs 2- 8 oz water 3- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 4- 8 oz water 5- 2 doubled eggs, ½ cup cottage cheese 6- 8 oz water 7pm- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 8pm- 8 oz water Day 4: Firm Protein 6am- 8 oz water 7am- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 8- 8 oz water or carrot/ cucumber juice 9- 1/4 cup diced zucchini scrambled w/ 1 egg 10-8 oz water 11- 3oz of baked cod w/ sliced onions 12- 8 oz water 1- cream of sautéed onion soup w/ 2 eggs 2- 8 oz water 3- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 4- 8 oz water 5- ½ cup Taco Meat, ½ cup cottage cheese 6- 8 oz water 7pm- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 8pm- 8 oz water

here is my plan Days 1 & 2: Liquid Protein 6am- 8 oz water 7am- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 8- 8 oz water or carrot/ cucumber juice 9- cream of sautéed onion soup 10-8 oz water 11- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 12- 8 oz water 1- cream of sautéed onion soup w/ egg 2- 8 oz water 3- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 4- 8 oz water 5- cream of sautéed onion soup 6- 8 oz water 7pm- 8oz soy milk, 2 TBS Creamer 8pm- 8 oz water

Weight loss is not the intent of the 5 Day Pouch Test http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/group-5-day-pouch-test-96242/index8.html This is the link to the thread where we are doing a group pouch test starting Monday 24th. Here is the link that tells what the 5 DPT is exactly. http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ THERE ARE SOME GREAT RECIPES ON THIS SITE! You must drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. Days 1 & 2: Liquid Protein low-carb protein shakes, broth, clear or cream soups, sugar-free gelatin and pudding. Day 3: Soft Proteins Recipes for Day 3 The next three days you get to eat as much as you want as often as you want! Ahhh, but there's a catch: it has to be solid protein and you only get 15 minutes each time you sit down to eat. No drinking 30 minutes before or after meals and no drinking with your food. A dry pouch will hold your soft protein longer helping your to feel full and fed longer. Protein Recommendations: canned fish (tuna or salmon) mixed with lemon and seasoned with salt and pepper, eggs cooked as desired seasoned with salt pepper and/or salsa, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, orange roughy), baked or grilled, and lightly seasoned. Cottage cheese is a good protein and you can include it on Day 3 Day 4: Firm Protein Recipes for Day 4 Protein Recommendations: ground meat (beef, turkey, lamb) cooked dry and lightly seasoned, shellfish, scallops, lobster steamed and seasoned only with lemon, salmon or halibut steaks, grilled and lightly seasoned. By now you should be experiencing that familiar tightness that will reassure you that your pouch is working. Remember to drink plenty of water between meals. Take some time to meditate and rediscover the wonder of your pouch. Day 5: Solid Protein Protein Recommendations: white meat poultry cooked dry and lightly seasoned, beef steak (if tolerated) grilled or broiled. Day 5 Recipes Remember to chew chew chew. Measure your portion (4-6 ounces) and eat only until you feel your pouch tighten. Remember, only 15 minutes per meal, so you'll have to work fast to chew your food completely. By now you should be out of any carb cycle you were in and perhaps you have lost a pound or two. You will have new confidence in your pouch and your ability to work the tool for your health and emotional well being. Day 5 Poultry Recipes Don't go hungry! Remember, you can eat as often as you want as long as it is solid protein, consumed without liquids and measured in 4-6 ounce portions.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/group-5-day-pouch-test-96242/index8.html This is the link to the thread where we are doing a group pouch test starting Monday 24th. All are welcome. Here is the link that tells what the 5 DPT is exactly. Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/group-5-day-pouch-test-96242/index8.html This is the link to the thread where we are doing a group pouch test starting Monday 24th. Feel free to join us. Here is the link that tells what the 5 DPT is exactly. Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Migranes are terrible. I am sorry. Yu didnt choose to be sick Sometimes I think people can be so harsh. Ok, some 5 day pt food ideas...... For the drink stage I like plenty of home made raw soy milk with a tbs of my favorite coffee creamer for flavoring. carrot juice is a great pick me up and something savory.... saute WELL chopped onions add one can of cream of chicked soup mix blend until smooth. add 1/2 gal chicken stock and bring to boil. Beat in 2 eggs. This is great when I feel like I need to eat something. This is as close as it gets. Good protien with the eggs. Here is one of my favorite toppings for cottage cheese. I call it Sunny Zuccini Jam (I have had alot of zuccini ripe. LOL ) grate 2 lg Zuccini and mix with 1 can of crushed pinnapple, 1 cup of sugar and 2 cups of Water. boil minutes and turn off burner than add 2 pkgs of orange or peach Jello powder. mix and pour into hot clean jars. fill and flip, let rest until cool. this is a yummy treat on top of MANY things. But cottage cheese is healthier than toast which it is also good on. lol on stage one we can blend almost any kind of your favorite fruits together and it is good. put some of the fruit juice into the icecream maker and have a yummy summer time treat. just some Ideas. I find having my body fed right helps with my headaches after it is done withdrawaling from its addictions. Buy my body is different than anyone elses. good luck time to get an actual meal plan written out. I will post it here when I get it done. But I need to get my little guy down for a nap.

HEY EVERYONE, Im BACK!!! Ok I know bad LEAH..... I just havent had time to get on here for a while. I am sorry.... And a little update. I got good restriction after my fill which took me to 2.75 in a 4cc band.(2nd fill) but yes lasted only a couple of weeks and now I am back in the same boots! here we go again!!!!! I just cant aford another fill. I am down to 215lbs but it is going super slow. I had to stop walking because my track around the grain bins have been loaded with trucks. Not so safe for the little ones. But now that harvest is slowing down I am starting to walk again just this morning. I didnt realize how I started huffing and puffing after only a little bit. My biggest problem is I have had the MAJOR MUNCHIES. GRAZING ALL DAY LONG. YUCK. and not on good stuff either. It was nice to have restriction because I could eatwhat I wanted but because it was just a couple of bites I wasnt causing any damage. But now I can eat more again and I just cant afford a fill. NO MONEY! so I need to get back to work on my eating habits. BAD HABITS> MMMM LOTS OF CARBS!!!!!! So I am going shopping this week and going to get all of the food stuff high protien and get back on the wagon. NEW 5 day POUCH TEST STARTING MONDAY Aug. 25th lets team up!!!! we can make a meal plan with ingred. and map out this 5 day pt to the T!!!!!!!! Follow all the rules and together see some awesome success. so lets use this time to plan. who has some favorite meals for days 1&2??????? we can all post our plans then go shopping to get everything we need! I know I am not the only one who needs some help kickin' that carb monster! AND GRAZING YUCK!!! We really need to get that bad habit licked. Hey who likes otter pops????? MEEEEEE!!! LOL OK I will come bact tomarrow with a favorite rec. for each day meeting each days guidlines. WHOS WITH ME?????!!!!!!!!

YEA!!!! I am so thankful to the 5day PT. I made it to fill time and lost those pesky pounds I had gained by eating by the band over the holidays and time out of town taking care of grandma. With my fill yesterday he put in enough to finally feel restriction!!! SO THIS IS WHAT IT IT SUPPOSE TO FEEL LIKE! YES, with the band properly adjusted what a difference. I have been able to eat about 1/4 cup! THIS IS SO AWESOME! .....KICKING THAT HUNGER!!!!! What a relief for food, and what I cant eat to be NOT the top thing on my mind! It is like I can live life around Life not food! All that time I was spending tracking calories and measuring,,,now I just eat with the family and chew well. YEA!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD FOR THE INVENTION OF THE LAPBAND!!!! It is like being freed from constant gluttony!!!! I couldnt be happier! and guilt free! FINALLY!! You know the work says if your eye offends the cut it out, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE LAPBAND HAS HELPPED ME OVERCOME! What a GREAT tool! This was my first fill that didnt result in surgery (re: flipped port) It is nioce to have everything working good. by the way my fill level is now 2.75 cc's in a 4 cc band. We tried 3 cc but it felt too tight. I think we found a good spot. I hope it lasts atleast a couple of months. I have heard alot about the band loosening, but we have it pretty full so we CHOULD be good for a while.

You gyes are AWESOME!!!!! As for me I have gained 1 lb after being so lose to the 2 teens. This morning I was going to go ot the Protien PT and by lunch time I had totally failed! Sometimes I feel so week, I hope you all had a better day one than me. My well meaning husband didnt help any as he came home with KFC in the bag! I couldnt resist! I called my fill dr and scheduled an fill for thursday. SOOOO If I can make it on tuesday and wednesday , then I will finally get some help on thursday. I HOPE I AM NOT EXPECTING TOO MUCH of the band but my fil is only up to 1.5 cc in a 4 cc band and there HAS TO BE more help than this to look forward to! I have been trying to be Band Sensitive but the carb MONSTER just keeps biting me, or should I say I am biting it! LOL :smile: AUGH! OK, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!

We are all with you. As you know My port was flipped and my surgeon Dr. Kelly in TJ did offer to fix it free of charge! A good surgeon should! after all we pay SO MUCH just to get started and maintain the lapband! I hope your vacation goes well! And some good news. My surgeon told me they are working on developing an new port that can be accessed from BOTH sides!!!! how awesome that will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that the kids are asleep I can visit a little better. I am sorry if my last post was rash.First when I got on the kids were happy ten it was like the house ERUPTED!. YUCK. Yes, I truely believe the porpose of these boards are to support eachother and to learn as we are all sisters and brothers in this lapband lifestyle. I have seen some AWESOME testimonials for the changes in peoples lives since getting the lapband but these results come at the price of change. Looking back (just 2 months ago) I thought having the lapband ment I could finally eat with the family and just eat smaller amounts and loose weight. I now realize the lapband being in me doesnt garrentee this. only when we have reach the "Sweet spot" where our balance of intake vs restriction has been reached can this be half true and half achieved. I have found my body has a HUGE sensitivity to carbs so I see the BEST results cutting out ALL simple carb and most complex ones. Unfortunately it is like a trigger as soon as I say "NO CARBS THIS WEEK" carbs are all I want ans all the family seems to want. TALK ABOUT PRESSURE! so I know emotionally I CAN NOT say' not this or that" or I end up in this cycle. the band does help with this as when I cave I can only eat so much. Only make a little mess. I was going to keep doing the 5 d PT every monday- Friday but my grandma has been in the hospital alot this week so I have been out of town )very hard to do liquids while travelin) LOL :scared2: So I am happy to be home to hit the grind stone.. This week of eating by the band has shown me what the band is capable of and that I do need a fill. This will have to wait until after pay day. Until then the 5 day PT is the tool I NED to keep me on track.With living by the band on vacation I have GAINED 4 pound!!! OUCH! Yes, I ate more that I though I was capable of whatever I wanted. Out to eat around our rotations at the Hospital. Good news is grandma is doing good. Bad news is I was down to 220 Lbs ( almost to the 2 teens! and I blew it!. I have embraced the we are all human moto and now I look forward to my fresh start on monday. AND BACK TO THE 5 D PT! I know it is the only thing keeping me out of "Bandster Hell" which we have all heard of so many times before. Monday is a week of new begainings, who wants to join me??? One thing I do on the PT is track calories and nutrition- just for my information. My goal is to take in 1000 calories a day so my metabolism doesnt tank. I like to use Livestrong.com/myplate its free! Second, 8 glasses of water/ day but not within 1 hour from meals on days 3-5. Third, Protien- gives my body the nutrition and energy it needs to build on. a MINIMUM of 40% of calorie intake. BUT I get as much as I can!. I really Like Isopure. it costs $3.25 per 20oz bottle which has 40g of Protein and I will use one whole bottle on the liquid only days then half of one on the other 3 days. 4th- LOW carbs- My only splurge here is the coffee creamer I put in my homemade soymilk to add some YUM factor into the soymilk. But hey, it is minimal. And 5th, I take my kids for a walk first thing every morning to keep that metabolism up. ( laps around the grain bins is 1.5 miles LOL :wink2: ) I know this i a little different than the book but it is what My body responds best to. You dont need to do what I do to join me the Normat 5 day Pouch test is hard enough! I think of mine at 5 day PT (Physical Training)- getting me ready for the week end. LOL the week end it the REAL pouch test for me! LOL :cursing: well good luck to all. Who needs a fresh start and wants to join me?!?!

GREAT JOB EVERYONE! So many are sooing some great results. I havce seen some great questions. I will do my best with my 2 cents to help with them. What about gaining weight back after the PT? OK, Just so we can recap the goal of the 5 day PT... One goal is to retrain our minds to pay closer attention to the lapband pouch we have paid so much for. To relearn how some foods slide (BIG NO NO's-they ignore our bands) Other foods will help us to FEEL our bands! This is why we have the liquid, soft, medium and hard protien stages. We have to re-tune into how our lapband responds to different foods. Weight loss and breaking those pesky plateau's are both great purks but cant be the only goal. NOT to see how much food we can eat without breaking the rules... If we dont take some of these lessons ino our daily lives after the 5 D PT then we shouldnt have even gotten the lapband in the first place because you will just be disappointed. and it will take ALOT longer to see results if at all. Day 3-5- how often do we eat? the idea is to feel satisfied. the first 2 days will teach us what real hunger feals like not head hunger. Learn this Q- well. It is then that we should be eating in days 3-5 and then on. and then only eat 15 minutes or so. he idea again is to not feel FULL but just NOT HUNGERY! The band is a tool to change our life style habits. not to make it so we CANT EAT! small portions more often, chew food well, eat good protiens, not simple carbs, stop when not hungery....... some people can do these things naturally and for the rest of us there is the lapband. I will be back to check in.... Good luck to alll!!!!