Hi All!

Check in here if you're doing the 5dpt and tell us how it's going - or if you need it, get your support here!

I'm really glad I had made up my mind to do this yesterday. Last night, the carb monster ATTACKED! I felt his presence based on a few items I had on Saturday (not too bad - but it goes to show how a very small amount can lead to a bigger amount - truely like a drug addict). I made the mistake of having some left over "fat free 7 layer dip" (a recipe I got here) with a few tortilla chips and that seemed to make me want more and more carbs. By the end of the night, I found myself shoving a sliver of birthday cake in my mouth. UGH!

Regardless, I'm on track this morning. So far, I've had:

8:00 - coffee with FF Milk/Splenda
10:00 - bowl of split pea/ham soup

I already feel so much better. I'll be cleaning out the fridge and tossing any "tempting" items. The birthday cake is already out the door and headed for preschool. Let the kids get amped up on Sugar! Happy Birthday!

Im on day 3, and doing good. Although I do think my pouch has been stretch I've had egg white for breakfast and lunch, I messured out 6 oz egg whites (took 5 eggs) and then fried them in a pan with just a little PAM so they wouldn't stick to the pan. I was able to all 6 oz without feeling any tightness in my pouch, is this normal? For supper tonight I intend on have 6 oz of canned tuna. I have lost 6 pound so far.

Brandy

Day 1 (second time around) checking in. Not to bad so far, tempted by a M&M cookie at work but stood stong and walked away . So far today 16 oz of water and:

8:30am 12 oz diet pepsi
10:00am 1 cup pumpkin and sausage soup
1230 1 cup ham and cheese soup

I will check back in later, thanks for the thread, I'll use it to help hold myself accountable. Lola

OK, just finished my soup for lunch and craving something sweet, I'm gonna have some SF Jello and see if that will do the trick. Work this afternoon is very monotonous so I'm easily distracted. Must keep my eye on the prize!!!

Hi All :

I did a lot of reading on these boards last night and realized I was not prepared to start today. Sure I have protein drinks, but I need to go to the market for ingredients to make some soups.

Since I'm trying to get my head together, I decided not to waste today and I'm trying to eat all protein. For breakfast I had a cheese omelette with nothing else. I waited 30 minutes (that was the hardest part) and had my black decaf coffee with Equal.

The omelette didn't satisfy me, but I'm trying to ignore the hunger pangs. They're probably head hunger anyway. If necessary, I'll have a protein drink.

For lunch, I'm planning some ham and cheese rollups.

Dinner will be steak.

I have a recumbent stepper and will use that for my exercise today. It's too cold to go out and walk. I usually exercise three times a week doing cardio and strength training.

When I was a newbie, I used to make the following protein drink. It was suggested by the dietician at my surgeon's office. Please let me know if you think it's all right.

1 packet low carb Carnation Instant Breakfast (chocolate)
8 oz. skim or 1% milk
1 scoop unflavored protein powder
artificial sweetener to taste (if necessary)
ice cubes


Whiz up in blender and enjoy. It's nice and thick and tastes like a chocolate milk shake.

Good luck to us all.

Susan

1:00pm 3.5oz SF jello and 8 oz water followed by quick walk around the building with SF gum.
2:00pm 8 oz SF hot chocolate.

I'm not hungry, I'm just bored out of my witts. Working hard to resist mindless snacking. 2 more hours to get thru and then attend a funeral/viewing for a dear family friend. Supper will be more soup. Maybe some SF pudding as well after 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Day 1 and all is well.
2 protein shakes,
sf jello,
1/2c coffee with 1/2tbs sf creamer
1/2c pumpkin sasage soup

now i AM going to get 1 more protein shake (while at work) and water water water!

My goal this morning was 15min of my new workout dvd (i did 20min),15min on the bike tonight after dinner,4 shakes (2 down) and waterrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

BRING ON TOMORROW!!! I'm ready!!

Wooooohoooooo. . . .Day two, and here I am! I have felt so out of control for so long now. I came across this site on Saturday, and thought to myself "this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! It's odd how I had forgotten completely how I was "supposed" to be eating! I was eating all the wrong foods for the way my body works after surgery.

But that was before, and this is TODAY baby! Day 2 of 5dpt, and I'm feeling in control. I was headache-y yesterday (and irritable) but that is to be expected. Today, check out this success: I work in radio, and this morning my morning show partner and I were broadcasting live for three hours from a Taco John's. Promoting Breakfast Burritos and tacos. Oh yeah, talk about being right in the middle of a pit of carb vipers! And who drank water the entire morning, even though I was accused (jokingly) of being unethical for not joining in with the taco-burrito-eating-fest? Oh yeah, it's ME!

I've felt my body detox-ing over the past couple of days. I've peed 5 times today and have to run again even as I type this. . .and I'm feeling IN CONTROL! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I'm excited to hear from others that are trying the 5dpt for the first time too.

Melissa

Good Job Melissa!

Well, I made it through the workday with out falling off the wagon. Woo hoo Now on to the next challenge.

Woohoo Melissa, and welcome to the neighborhood!

I got to come home from work early today at 3:00(slow day). Walking around my apartment,nothing to clean,no laundry to do,,,turned on Ellen...then I just wanted to eat,,,and eat anything,,,I wouldnt have even cared it it was something "healthy" i just wanted FOOD.

SOOOOOO I made my 3rd protein shake of the day and then downed 8oz of water about 30min after that. Now I am busy running to pee! LOL

Wheeww glad that moment has passed!!!

How is everyone else doing?

my today:

1/2c coffee 1/4 tbs sf creamer
sf jello
3 protein shakes
8oz water
1/2c pumpkin sausage soup

Now I know the water part sucks but thats a goal of mine and I am working on it

So proud of myself,,,,instead of giving in to head hunger I put some split pea soup on to cook,got on my gazelle and got down another 17oz of water!

My husband and I are on day 4 and doing very well!
Feeling back on track!

I have a question or a curiousity rather about protein shakes. Putting everything into Fitday this evening I am still way over(more than I would like to be) on my carbs...one due to the soup which is fine but the other being my protein shakes which are 156 cals,9 carbs and 30 protein. I know I am on the 5dpt but I got as many carbs today as I do eating on a reg day! *hmmm go figure

Well, I am ending day 1 and I made it!! I thought this would be really rough as I have gotten way off track. I do have a headache, but I know it is the detox going on.

So far today I had
7:00am 6oz protein shake
8:00am 1 cup of coffee with splenda and skim milk
10:00 am 1 SF pudding cup
12:00 pm 6oz protein shake
3:00 pm 6 oz portein shake
5:00 pm 1 c cream of mush soup
7:00 pm 8 oz protein shake
Plus- this is big for me- 3 bottles of water!!

I have also exercised for the first time in 6 months. I rode my bike for 20 minutes! I feel amazing! Not because my body has enjoyed it necessarily, LOL, but because I am finally taking charge of my life again.

I am looking forward to making some of the soup recipes I found for tomorrow. I didn't know there were other options. My obesity center only ever told us about the canned cream of chicken or mushroom. I am pretty picky but am excited about getting something with flavor.

Please keep all of the positive stuff coming. This is the best help I have found in a long time to inspire me to get back on track.

Hi everyone!!

I just wanted to say you are all doing a great job today!!!

And I'd also like to say Welcome to Brandy, Susan, Melissa & Alicia! I look forward to getting to know you all!!! And Melissa....you sound like a character!!!

I think you'll all be pleased at what you learn about yourselves this week!!! And Alicia I started exercising too last week for the first time in 2 years!! So good for you!!

I'm excited to "listen" to you all this week.

Good luck and hugs to everyone!!!!!

Hi All,

I just wanted to check-in. I am ending day 3 and feeling great. I haven't been feeling hungry but I have has 3 small meals (2 oz) of protein to keep things working. I've had "head hunger" all day but that was it. And I have energy...I caught myself cleaning without having to make myself do it!

I am so thankful that this tool was there to help me get back on track!!!! Hopefully, I'll be back down to where I want to be!

WE ARE AWESOME!!! !!

day 2 for me.... thank god....doing well....that miserable freaking scale FINALLY MOVED.....THANK GOD

Supper,

6:30pm 3/4 cup pumpkin & sausage soup + 12oz diet pepsi
7:30pm 3/4 cup ham & cheese soup
8:45 - 3oz low fat rasberry yogart + 8oz water

16oz of water to go before bed and I'll will have made it thru day 1 with actually staying on the plan. Being able to post throughout the day has been helpful. I only got in 10 minutes of walking...I will do better tomorrow. Goodnight all. will post again tomorrow. Lola

I just wanted to jump in and congratulate all of you that have made the commitment to get the control back. It's an awesome feeling, isn't it?!

Well, I started the day with good intentions. Even though I wasn't going to start until I shopped today and made some soup, I promised myself I would eat really carefully. I started out great. I had a cheese omelette and waited 1/2 hour until I had coffee. The waitiing was really hard, but I did it.

I still felt hungry after the omelette, but I decided it must be head hunger and I was going to ignore it. I did great for a while. All of a sudden it was after 2 p.m., I hadn't had lunch and I hadn't gone to the market. I ate an inappropriate lunch. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't good.

I went to the store and bought what I would need for the next few days to keep myself in soup. I came home and made the ham and cheese soup. I hope it tastes better than it looks.

I had words with my husband while he was eating dinner and decided not to eat dinner with him tonight. I didn't have dinner until about 8:30 - and I could have made better choices. It could have been worse. I didn't binge; I didn't eat sugar. I just had too many carbs for a change.

I'm ready for tomorrow morning though. I have protein drinks and soup in the fridge. I plan to make the split pea and ham soup as well. I'm putting bottles of water in the fridge and making some sugar free jello. My husband will be out all day (I love him, but semi-retirement sucks!). I don't have to take care of anyone else but myself. I have my gym card ready to go over to use the treadmill. I'm looking forward to feeling in control.

Congratulations to all who had a good day - and to those who had a semi-good day as well. We can do this!

I know I'm probably the only one up this early, so i wanted to start everyone's day off with a resounding "Good morning good morning good morning!" I am so invigorated, and feeling the toxins leaving my body, and I do believe I'm going to do one more day of liquids just to keep that detox feeling going for another day. Is this ok, do you think, or should I stick to moving on to soft proteins? Please someone let me know, as I'm simply going to do water, tea, and protein shakes until I hear from someone! Ladies, (and gentlemen) we can DO THIS! I am so thankful I ran across this site, and I feel euphoric with simply being in control again. And last night, I took a meditation class where we talked about putting theoretical "shields" up to block negativity. So today, I've got my shields, I've got my water bottle, and I'm ready to face this day with strength and endurance! Be well, everyone.

Hi hot_frankie. Thanks for the morning cheer. I can sense from your post how great you feel. Keep up the good work.

Today's my day to start and I'm ready. I'll probably post several times. It's so good to be able to reach out to other people in a like situation.

Have a great, controlled day everyone!

Melissa,
A woman who was doing the 5 day last week, did liquids for an extra day (or maybe it was 2 {my old brain isn't what it used to be}) and seemed fine for/with it before moving on to day 3.
You are doing great! I love the shields idea.

Bev

Hi All,

I started the 5DPT yesterday. I only had liquid proteins and broth and water, LOTS of water! I can tell something is happening in my body because I don't have the uncontrollable urge to go to sleep and the swellng in my ankles is gone.

I do, however have a sensation that I haven't felt since the early post op weeks.....food panic. I remember the first few weeks after my RNY, pacing around my kitchen and crying because there was nothing I could eat that was familiar or comforting. Everything was new and liquid and nothing was chewy or could be enjoyed in front of the TV. I guess this is head hunger. I'm sure that is a whole different area of the board.

One day down, one to go until I get soft proteins - Go Me! Is there anybody else who is afraid of moving to soft food? I am petrified. Today I will get moving, too. I have a new Bellydancing DVD that I am going to attempt. Bellydancing!?!

Well, I am really proud of making it through day one. I am confident that day two will pass without a food mishap.

Good luck to all of us!

Amy, trying to be an

Awww You are doing awesome!!! This is my 2nd day too( but my second time doing the 2dpt) the first time I did it and made it thru the first 3 days I was scared to death thinking OMGosh what happens after day 5???!!!! Just take all that you've learned and work with it. Thats the most important thing. When the old head hunger comes along I just reach for a protein shake!!
Best of luck to you!!

HELP! I'm having a really rough time. Here's what I have consumed so far today.

9:30 a.m. - decaf coffee and a protein drink (from Trader Joe's - it was hard getting it down because it was so sweet (sweetened with sucralose) but I persisted even though I felt nauseated.

12:45 p.m. - decaf coffee and a cup of the ham and cheese soup (which I ate but won't eat again. It was waaaay too salty from the canned chicken broth). I had some sugar free jello and was still very hungry so I made the mocha shake. The bubbles from blending it are giving me a belly ache, so I don't think I'll have that again.

I'm not sure what to eat. I am VERY hungry. I'm going to make the split pea and ham soup (with low salt broth) and hope that helps. Does anyone have any suggestions.

I want to get through today and tomorrow and I think I'll be all right once I have soft protein.

bubbie,
Are you getting in all of your water between meals?
Try drinking your coffee at a different time than when you are having your shake or soup. Make the shake or soup the meal. I've had to try several different brands of protein powders to find one that is palatable. Every one has different tastes so it really is a matter of personal choice.
Good luck. Remember, it is only for two days, then you can have soft protein. And you are already 1/2 way through day 1!
Bev

Bubbie...when I did the 5dpt...I found the pumpkin sausage soup to be the easiest to take salt content wise. I think the heavy cream in it breaks the taste of it being too salty up. You might want to try that. I also couldn't do either the ham and cheese soup, or the split pea and ham soup for just that reason.

Just a suggestion...and keep it up!

Wow Bev. You have no idea how good your timing was just now. I had decided that I could not do this. My blood sugar is dropping and I feel like poop. I was going to have a salad with some cheese. Now that I just read your email, I'm going to try to figure out what else to drink to get me through today.

I don't know if I can do it, but I'm not giving up right now.

Thanks, Bev. You're an angel.

Susan

I didn't get the ingredients to make the pumpkin sausage soup because I don't care for pumpkin. I was about to make the split pea soup, but I'm going to be very careful about the salt. I bought the lowest sodium ham I could find, and I plan to rinse it off before putting it in the soup. I hope that will rinse away some of the salt.

I will plan to go to the store tomorrow and get what I need for the pumpkin sausage soup. I have nothing to lose but weight!

Thanks for the suggestion - and keep them coming!

Susan

Susan...few people on here recommend substituting things in the different soups because it changes the number values...and the soups work the way they are...

That said, I do not like pumpkin either...and in the beginning of my first time with the 5dpt, they didnt have any canned pumpkin, or fresh up here <I live in the boonies>...they only had pie pumpkin stuff....so I asked on here, and substituted turnips for the pumpkin. It has the same consistency as the pumpkin if you cook it in the broth with the soup, and mash it a little with a potato masher when it is all cooked. It doesnt really have a flavor to it...which for me is a great thing. I did have Celadon run the numbers to see how it differed from the original recipe...and the changes were minimal. I however cant find that post right now to give you the new numbers..lol...sorry. Still a little pc challenged!

I hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your votes of confidence! I'm beginning to get a bit irritable this afternoon, after I had done so well all day! Oh well, it's to be expected. I am getting the silliest little satisfaction out of peeing! haha I am waddling my way into the bathroom so much, the secretaries at my work have to be wondering what the heck is going on! (9 times so far today, for those keeping track. Is that too much information??? haha)

I just made some pudding with protein powder in it, and it was ok. However, one of my favorite things to do is to cook, and I'm really itching to get back into the kitchen. If I could think of something my family LOVED, and I HATED, I'd go make it for them, but the trouble is that they are the picky ones, and I, of course, am not. Since I did a "bonus" day of liquids, perhaps tonight I'll prepare the crustless quiche recipe I found here (looks delicious!) and switch to soft proteins tonight, right before bed. I can't think there can be much trouble in doing that, since I've already bonused myself almost a full day more of liquids. Comments or advice? Thanks again for everything! It's so great to know we're in this together, and to read each other's encouraging words, and struggles, and to know that we've got each other to lean on instead of leaning on food! Comfort is right here in this board, and not in a cupboard.

3:39pm....this seems to always be such a hard head hunger time of day for me. Maybe because I drive around all day,past every fast food place in the city?!!!

So here I sit,typing to whomever,lol just slowly ate some sf jello and staying out of the kitchen. Going to get on my gazelle at 4:30 as planned and keep to my goals no matter what the kitchen is telling me right now

Personally, I hate pumpkin, but I really like the pumpkin soup.

If you've made it this far, don't give up. Yes, it's not east - but if you can make it through these 2 days, you'll feel so much more in control. It's a small price to pay for control.

For me, so far today has been o.k. I've had:

8:00 - coffee w/1% milk
10:00 - 1 cup pumpkin/sausage soup

I had a Dr. appt at 12 so I didn't have "lunch" until about 1. I picked up a slimfast low carb shake and was only able to "choke" down about 1/4 of it. I finally got home about 3 and had a cup of split pea soup.

So far, so good!

Sareena,
That head hunger thing is awful. It is hard to fight that devil....but you are! And you have exercise plans, to boot! How awesome is that? You go girl.

Melissa,
Let them think you are preggers with the potty-trips! Ha ha.
Have you made any of the soups? I was on the 5 day last week and made the Black Bean (DELICIOUS!) and the Bean and Barley. I'm making the Lentil and Barley tonight because it looks good to me. It would be shocking if my children will eat it, but I'll give them leftovers from last night. :-)

Susan,
Have you tried to eat any of the sugar free puddings or jellos? It is recommended to add protein powder to the pudding. I hadn't read that until after I made the pudding and was on Day 2, so I ate it the way it was the first time. Then I added the powder to the completed pudding. It was grainy and I forced myself to eat it, mainly because it was chocolate and I hate to see anything chocolate go to waste. The next time I made pudding, I added it to the mixture as I was stirring. That still didn't turn out the way I had hoped so I'm going to try a different brand protein powder next time to see if that helps.
The other thing I did to help me get through (Day 2 for me was the worst) was to go lie down for a few minutes. I'd lie there and daydream about how fabulous I am going to look and feel when I lose this weight (AGAIN!)

Amy,
Whoo hoo, look at you! Belly Dancing! That is awesome!

You all are doing GREAT!

Keep posting.

Bev

Hi all! New to the site. Heard about this in my support group and it is so what I needed to get back on track. I am on day 2. Yesterday I had a bad headache, but feel better today. I think I have felt my pouch working for the first time in 2 years! Is it OK to put some cheese with the egg on day 3? Is lite string cheese allowed on day 3 or 4? I am goind to spread the word about this. You are all great!!

HI Maggi! Welcome! I just found this place last week, and already I feel like I'm HOME. Kudos to us all.

Hi Maggi,

My advice would be to stick to the program the way it's written - or, if you want some recipes for a little pizazz... there are a few here: http://www.5daypouchtest.com/recipes/day_3.html#turkey While some of these recipes have a little ff cheese added, they have been evaluated for protein content, etc.

You'll get the best results following the plan & the recipes to the T.

Oh, and...iIf you get the headache again, go ahead and eat 1/2 apple. That should raise your blood sugar and get rid of that headache.

I don't know whether I came up with a bright idea or am makiing a big mistake, but here goes.

I made the ham and cheese soup yesterday and had it for lunch today. I liked the taste except that it was too salty for me. This afternoon I made the beans and barley soup and it was too bland for me. Guess what? I mixed them together - and it's a delicious concoction.

I also have a pot of split pea and ham soup on the stove. Fortunately, I really like soup.

Bev, I had forgotten about the chocolate pudding. That sounds sooooo good right now. As soon as I get off the computer, I'm heading straight for the fridge - pudding only.

With the help of all of you, I think I will make it through today with few mishaps. You guys rock.

Susan

Hi Ladies!!

Just wanted to say you all are doing FABULOUS!! I was going to try and do a third week of the 5dpt but instead I mixed it up a little. I've been doing liquids during the day at work, protein for dinner and finishing up with liquids until I go to bed.

During the day I've been drinking at least 100oz of water, alternating between the pumpkin sausage soup, shakes and sf jello. And for dinner I've been having some type of protein with a few bites of veggies. And then after I work out I have a protein shake and make sure I drink atleast another 32oz of water.

I've been alternating my exercise with Strip to Fit videos, Isolation exercises and walking each day. I think I am going to try to attend a Zumba class tomorrow!

I am trying to avoid the scale this week since it's "that time of the month" and on the days I am feeling doubly bloated I've been trying to double my water intake.


Karee

Have a good day!

Day 3 here we come!!!!
My yesterdays exercise goal was to do 20min of my new workout dvd in the AM and 15min fast/walk on my gazelle in the PM...well mom called while I was 'walking" so I just kept on going while talking (and breathing heavy,lol)! Ended up going 2 1/2 miles,burned 300 cals and 30minutes! Why did I ever pack that thing away in the garage for so long??!!!! My thighs are thanking me this morning! No pain no gain!!!

HERES TO ANOTHER GREAT DAY FOR US ALL!!!!

12 days til my plastics!!!!!!

I can't believe I haven't even had time to check in yet today! I'm excited about another successful day. My morning show partner (radio) thought perhaps we were nearing the apocolypse, as I actually TURNED DOWN CHOCOLATE in our Radiothon meeting today!!!!!!!!

And despite everyone in my family, plus even a few friends, thinking I'd lost it completely. . .I tried the Pumpkin Sausage soup last night. I found it to be WONDERFUL! Who could imagine it would taste so good??? And with most of what I had been consuming through liquids over the past few days being of the sweeter variety (protein shakes, crystal light, teas, etc) I was really craving something savory like that.

But the thing I can't believe I haven't told any of you yet is. . . . .I'M DOWN 7.5 LBS!!!!!!!!! My husband finally remembered to get batteries for my scale, and when I stepped on it this morning, I nearly fell off! What an exciting feeling. And the thing is, I can just feel how much better my body feels. I am feeling the fullness after I eat. I am paying attention to hunger cues, and also satiety cues again. In fact, I'm even savoring every single drop of my morning coffee, really "tasting" it, rather than just throwing it down my throat mindlessly.

I can't say enough good about this 5dpt. I'll admit I'm overdue for my yearly check-in with my surgeon, because I had gained, and was dreading going in. But I feel all new again. I feel ready to march boldly into his office, fling my arms out, strike a pose, and say "check this out!" Also, I can't wait to ask him if he's heard of this test, and let him know that for patients who are out three years or more like I was, that this is a great way to remember what it felt like right after surgery. And to remind our bodies how our surgery is supposed to work. Thanks again, ladies, for all of your support and strength I've found in you. We are strong, sexy, beautiful women! And we can do this!

Good going Melissa!

Sareena,
Talks with mom are great! and you made yours even better!

Karee,
I'm amazed and impressed about how much water you are able to drink!

Susan,
How is it going for you now?

All of you are doing great! You are on the easier side (in my opinion) of the 5 days now.

Make the Bean and Barley soup! The barley gives it the crunch you are looking for!

Paula

Well, It sounds like everyone is doing great. We are getting through the headaches and the head hunger. I feel so encouraged. As I am sitting here typing I feel somewhat weepy, which is a little out of character for me. I thought I had failed at this (WLS), and that I was doomed to put the weight back on. I happy to report that although my goal was not necessarily to lose weight this week, I am finishing day 3 and am down 8 pounds!!!! Besides how I feel physically, I feel emotionally strong again, like I can do this, that I will succeed. I am so glad to have this website and you people. To know I am not alone and that if you are like me, and I am sure you are, throughout the day today I thought of you and cheered you on. And tomorrow I will think of you as I eat one of the Paramesean Tuna Patties (which are amazing!) and know that I will be praying for your success!

Great job everybody! Keep up the good work.

Good morning! Here's my check in and my "we can do it" for the morning. I loved your quote about how you were cheering me (and others) on throughout the day, because I was doing the same thing! I'm feeling so emotionally strong again as well, and I love that feeling again! It's weird, because if you try to explain to anyone else what this 5 day thing is all about, they look at you like you've lost your mind (or at least they do me!). But here, everyone "gets it". Everyone knows what I'm going through, and I appreciate being able to come here and talk to each and every one of you.

The tuna patties? They are simply phenomenal!!!! My picky picky family LOVED them, and thought they tasted just like breaded fish patties (the highly-processed fish-stick kind). I'm so excited that there are things I can eat that get me into the kitchen cooking (which I love to do) but that are so good for me at the same time! I even made cupcakes last night for Valentine's day, and stuck to letting my family tell me if they tasted ok or not. (Accomplishment, right?)

Happy Valentine's Day Beautiful Strong Friends!