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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

You Deserve Success: Avoid this one mistake on 5DPT



Question: What is the biggest mistake you see people making on the 5 Day Pouch Test?

Kaye's Answer: 
Not learning and following the plan or changing the plan drastically.

Learn the plan. Read the plan in full and be sure you understand it. Read the plan completely in order to understand the progression of your diet from Day 1 to Day 5. Pay close attention to understanding the liquid restrictions and slider foods: these are the most common problem areas that lead to weight regain after weight loss surgery.  As you become familiar with the 5 Day Pouch Test compare it to the early dietary stages following your weight loss surgery. Think back to what worked for you then and imagine the same will work for you again. Remember, you already know how to lose weight using your surgical tool. The effort you put into the 5DPT will return you to that place of healthy and reasonable weight management using your tool.

Try not to make too many changes to the plan. Keep it at 5 Days. Don't restrict foods and go hungry. Really pay attention to what changes you are making and constantly think about the Four Rules can be your way of life, not just a temporary means of taking off a few pounds only to put it back later. This is a way of life we agreed too when undergoing surgery and it is for our lasting health. The 5DPT can help you get back to doing what works with WLS to support your lasting health and weight goals.

This brief Q&A article was taken from the August 2013 5 Day Pouch Test Bulletin. If you missed it Link Here - available for free in our LivingAfterWLS email archive. Click now for articles, inspiration, recipes, empowerment! Go Ahead!

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