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Hey LBT members,

I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried the 5 day pouch test. If so, what were your results...how well did you do? How much weight did you lose in those 5 days?

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I tried it just last week. It was easy to follow and I lost about 7 pounds. I wouldn't recommend doing it for more than the 5 days but it gave me a jumpstart. I haven't been a very dedicated bandster for some time and recently decided it was time to get back on track. I have since seen my Dr. and had a fill for the first time in a year and I am so glad that I did!

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Prior to and after my 1st fill I had no restriction and found myself gaining back 8 of the 25 lbs I had lost since surgery 4 weeks before. So January 1st I started the 5 day pouch test to jump start losing again. I was angry at myself because I was eating so much, but was never hungry, so I really worked at listening to my body and began the test. I did pretty well, I lost the 8 lbs and have been on track ever since. I no longer eat just because I want to, so I concider the test a success :)

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Wow!! Thanks everybody for the feedback...I am trying it now. I find the liquid phase the hardest to follow, but I am going to give it a whirl and see what happens. I've been working my butt off in the gym and I'm ready to see some serious results.

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I'm thinking about starting this next week. I've been banded for 4 years and could really use the help getting back on track. Why don't we make this thread a support thread for people who are or who are interested in trying the 5 day pouch test out? And we can post our menus for the day as well as recipes.< /span>:)

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Hi Missy!!

That's a great idea. If you want we can all do it next Monday - Friday. That will give us our 5 days....I am going to be logging my menus here as well as on FB for all those that are watchin me lose.

OCT4BLR

I don't think that's a stupid question at all. I ididn't buy the book about the 5 day pouch test. However, I know its focus is more on low carb high Protein options. Since Beans are higher in carbs, I would say stay away from them during the pouch test.

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I am going to do the 5 day pouch test starting tomorrow. I have been not following anything for awhile and I usually do it to try to get back on track. So I am going to do it again starting tomorrow.

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I love the pouch test! I did it 2ce in the past ( check out ym blog and search for the test for my experience) It helped me get back on track, got rid of cravings and helped me see whether I needed a fill or not

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Unfortunately I wasn't able to start it this week. I ended up with the stomach virus that is going around here, but I lost 7lbs. I haven't had solid food in days.

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Hey LBT members,

I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried the 5 day pouch test. If so, what were your results...how well did you do? How much weight did you lose in those 5 days?

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