I'm only 2 weeks out and I am curious to read the answers you get. I started pureed food today and it seems like between trying to get water, protein, and food in all I do is focus on what's going into my mouth. 2oz at a time takes all day long and I still don't have enough hours in a day to get it all in.

Each program is different, my NUT wants me to do lots of protein, three meals no snacks. So far its been working for me.

How many calories are you eating a day and how much protein? Seems like way too much food. Need to eat dense protein to stay full longer and not be hungry.

Hi Spotz good to see you.
I eat three meals a day and sometimes a snack I also drink my own lattes with a good amount of milk. My meals are generally 3-4 ounces of meat and veggys. I usually have fruit with one meal. My program does not do protein shakes so all my protein comes from my meals.
julie

Well i am going to breakfast now with the girls at 6 am Of course protien is first and i like to get my fiber in on this one. I have drank 20 oz first thing in am. -tri to get 20 protien in-

Lunch is in about 5 hrs after this. (good timeframe) I learned that as a diabetic -protien first. 20 0z of water pre about half hr so i am full. but i eat a good lunch -try to get 20 g protien in-

a few hrs later i try get 20 oz protien liquid snack. though i am not usually hungry as i am protien all day.40 g protien insopure

five hrs after eating lunch i have a light dinner mostly protien or at least 10 g and maybe salad or something lite.

I always drink water so i am over 60 oz a day for sure and always have at least 90-120 g of protien in.

I am one for fiber out of way in am... heavier lunch as i work around the house harder in waking hrs.... and lighter at evening as i often stay up till midnoc but i am more in relaxing mood where tea is the toll and a good book

4Months PostSurgery.
I eat 3 Meals a Day. Breakfast: 1Medium Egg,1/4Cup EggBeaters, 1oz American Fat Free Cheese, 1/2oz PepperJack Cheese, 1tbl Country Gravy (I must Moisten my Meats)....this gives me a Rack of Protein for Breakfast. Keeps me FULL for Hours too..about 5hrs or more....but I try to eat again in 4 as required....

then Lunch consist of Any Meat for Protein...and I try to get in a Fruit for the day...moistly GrapeFruit which is my Favorite..

.and 4-5hrs later Dinner...Mainly Meat Protein and at least 1-2 Tbl of a Veggie. ..

.I stay up till like 2am so sometimes I'll have a Piece of Cheddar Cheese(1oz) or Turkey Ham (1-2oz) if I get hungry being up that late.

NOTE: I eat 4-6z total per Meal. My Nutritionist actually ENCOURAGES me to eat 5-6 Small Meals a day or Every 2-3Hrs but I just CANT do it. I am not hungry that fast...she says Eat Anyways....but my Schedule above works BEST for me ...so I stick

It sounds like you've been given some conflicting information. Either three meals plus one snack (eating 4X per day) or the 8X plan you also mention. I'd give the program office a call to get some clarity or make an appointment with your nut.

I'm almost 16 months PO, and I've developed reactive hypoglycemia. I have to eat about 5X per day to manage my glucose and I hate it! I'd much rather do the three meals and one snack deal. That's just me. Bottom line is that this is a learning curve--how to each during recovery and how to eat when we are maintaining. You'll go through some trial and error untl you figure out what works for you. It's really important, whatever your program, to keep a daily food diary. It will help you and your medical team better understand how your body responds to food so that you can make wise choices.

All that said, during weight loss, I got in 800-1000 calories per day, mostly all proteins or fats--very little carb.

Frandy2 is right. i am 3 weeks out and trying to get the water and food all in some days,well it just doesnt happen. i find if i have to run out i need to be back at a certain time to eat or have my protien snack or it just messes me up on my schedule. sometimes there just isnt enough hours. all we can do is what is physically possible and not beat ourselves up over something we just don't have control over at times

Thanks you guys! As always, you're a great help!

Blessings,
Spotz

I do very well eating 5 small meals a day..and did when I was working too, so it's doable. The secret is to pack things you can carry with you and eat slowly, chew well.

Breakfast, mid morning, protein drink for lunch, mid afternoon and dinner. Things like deli chicken or roast beef and cheese, a piece of WASA toast and half a banana or orange or apple for snacks is good. When I quit working, for a couple of years, I ate a good lunch and had protein for dinner.

plantcrone-12 years post op..11 years at goal