I read an article about pouch reset which I find interesting. I may try this in the next couple of months.
What Is A Gastric Bypass Pouch Reset Test?
The “Gastric Bypass Pouch Reset Test” is also referred to as the “Cottage Cheese Test.” This test claims to reveal if the stomach has stretched. However, no studies exist to prove this theory.
First, the patient measures 8 ounces of
cottage cheese or
mashed potatoes. Then, the patient eats until he or she is full. Next, the patient subtracts the remaining food to calculate how much cottage cheese fit into his or her pouch. The stomach is deemed to be “stretched” if the reset test indicates more than 5 ounces of food fit into the pouch.
It is best to consult with your doctor if you have questions about your pouch stretching.
What Is the “Pouch Reset Gastric Bypass Diet?”
The gastric bypass pouch reset diet is a 5-day diet designed by a bariatric surgery patient who experienced weight regain. The structure of the diet looks like this:
Day 1: Clear liquids such as water,
tea,
sugar-free drinks, and
broth
Day 2: Incorporate thick liquids, as well as 3
protein shakes per day
Day 3: Continue 3 protein shakes and incorporate soft solids such as cottage cheese and
yogurt
Day 4: Soft solids
Day 5: Firm solids
After day 5, patients should resume their regular diet.
