I have been hungry before bed several times...depending on what I have had to eat that day depends on if I will get something. I sometimes will get some SF jello, SF popsciles or 1/2 glass of milk, and there have been times that I just suck it up and go to bed hungry! I don't know if any of them is right, but that is what I have done!

you have to tell us how far out of surgery you are first of all.....my nut. said NO veggies or fruits until I'm stage 5!!! Unless I ate my protein first, then I could have a 1/4- 1/2 cup of cooked, smashed veggies.

we need more info from you, and also, eating at night is never a good idea, you may just need more fluid. IF you have to eat, try some protein SF jello. let us know, all the best

I am 10 weeks out and I have a very very samll bowl of ceral like a 1/4 cup with a few blueberries about 30 mins before bed and it goes down well

i always have a snack before bed usually apples and peanutbutter or some rice cakes,something small

counting from July 12th to now its been two months, but I don't think I count due to all the other things that happened in between.
thanks for the info on what you guys do at night to fend off hunger. I get enough protein during the day, I have plain protein powder to put in my food, and it seems like the only thing I can eat is fish and dairy anymore. All except for the egg and tofu I ate this morning. lol

I think a snack before bedtime is OK. Just so long as you are continuing to make healthy choices with that snack. :)

according to my menu in the pureed stage-i can have 1 cup of high protein cream of chicken soup at 9 pm. Did your nutritionists give you any sample menus or guidelines? take care of yourself and have a blessed day:)

Protein fruit smoothies are a great evening snack. Or cheese. Protein!!!

Here is a link for more ideas on food phases and what to eat
http://www.dukehealth.org/services/weight_loss_surgery/care_guides/bariatric_surgery_diet_manual/the_recommended_diet_following_bariatric_surgery#stage3

I sometimes have a small serving of Special K Protein Cereal at 9pm with no-fat Lactaid milk. I take meds at 10 and have a SF 25c popsicle.

The problem with eating before bed is carbs that don't get digested sit (there are diff opinions on this), and fibers that don't get digested, can add physical weight when you weigh in early in the AM...Not a real prob.

Try different times that work for you and don't trigger compulsive eating...rd

ps You should be eating some veggies and fruit from the beginning. Diets that tell you to eliminate food groups are not long-term and sustainable, therefore, you are likely to gain weight when you go back, even to minimal carbs, in V&F...

Many times I mistake thirst for hunger. When I feel "hungry" at a non-scheduled eating time, I start with a bottle of water. Then I start the 30 minute wait. Most of the time I decide I'm not really hungry after 15 minutes and go back to drinking more water. If I am still hungry after the 30 minute wait, a couple spoonfuls of low-fat cottage cheese will do the trick.

I'm 19 months out and still rarely feel true "hunger" unless I have skipped a meal. I do battle wanting to eat, though...the munchies, cravings, head hunger, whatever you want to call it. These things all come from my mind so putting something in my stomach won't quiet them. I have to get in my head and figure out why I want to eat when my body doesn't need nourishment. Then I work to nourish myself regarding whatever the true issue is (stress, boredom, habit, being tired, etc).

JJ

I am 7 yrs out and I have made a commitment to not snack at home. I snack usually 1-2 times a week ina social setting ... church, mtgs, etc. I haev found that most "hunger" is head hunger for me ... amd becasue I don;t want to get into that "emotional eating" habit ever gain, I ride it through when it comes. Interesting that after 7 yrs. the pangs are almost gone :)

Eating before bed is something than can contribute to weight gain, so if you've had a bedtime snacking habit, it's best to bite the bullet and break that habit now.

I've found that I get hungry only when I haven't had sufficient protein. Spreading your protein out so that you have at least 10 - 15 grams per meal should help you to curb the hunger.

Also, as JJ said, thirst can masquerade as hunger, so try drinking something before you resort to food before going to bed.