5 day pouch test

[Brdwaybaby 2]

Does anyone know how many carbs a store bought Soup should have on the 5 day pouch test? My book def has a typo as it says 1 grams.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I would think Soup to not be a good test food. It is the same as drinking with food, it will slide through faster.

Otherwise, it would be the same protein:carb ratio as you are recommended for any other food. I believe my NUT recommended 3:1 protein:carbs.

[hyggelieg 43]

Why are you doing a pouch test? Is this something your doctor told you to do? My understanding of pouch tests is to be able to tell how much solid food your new stomach can hold. 5 days out I can't imagine you are anywhere near solid foods.

[UK Cathy 977]

The 5 day pouch is a reset program for WLS veterans. People tend to use it if they feel stuck, have put on weight or don't feel in control of their food input. Basically it gets you back to knowing what 'full' feels like.

[terriewoods 8]

I need the 5 day pouch test. I have been banded a little over two years. I have actually gone to a liquid/soft diet for a week and today is the last day. What exactly is the pouch test does it say somewhere? Thank you in advance for your help.

[m.sexton 33]

Yes can someone please tell more about the pouch test. I have heard people talking about it but did not know exactly what it is.

Thanks.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I found this:

http://5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

[Brdwaybaby 2]

I bought the book on my nook which has more info than that link but the link is the basics. I had surgery ayear ago and have really struggled honestly. I did not jive with the nutritionist whom I felt did not offer me any real plan after surgery past the first 6 weeks. A friend who has been more successful suggested this pouch test to start again in a way.

[m.sexton 33]

Thank you so much for the link.