I Feel Like I Eat Continuously

[Lisa821 29]

I am 7wks postop and can eat about 1/2 cup of food at a time. Per my diet instructions, I eat 5 meals a day and drink liquids in between. In the beginning it didn't bother me that I ate something frequently because I just don't get much for calories. I still don't get much for calories and I always start my meals with Proteins first. However, I feel like I'm getting paranoid about how often I am eating and the fact that people ask me questions about my eating habits. I have read about other people being told to eat three meals a day and wonder if that's the way to go. At the same time, I barely get in 750 calories a day with my 5 meals and liquids. If I cut out two meals I would have to add higher calorie foods to the three meals and start drinking some calories. I choose low cal or no cal liquids. Personally I have always been the type that prefers to chew her calories. Maybe I should change that thinking. Also, sometimes I wonder if I'm drinking liquids the whole time between meals, am I just "poofing out" my sleeve? And, if so, is that good or bad or what. Ok, so I admit I can completely over think things. So if I'm being neurotic please just talk me down. LOL. Thanks everyone.....Big hugs! LIsa

[Indymom 132]

I am trying to get all my Protein from food now (SO tired of Protein drinks) so I feel like I'm eating a lot too, but like you I'm staying around 700-900 calories and 60-75 grams of protein.

Are you waiting to drink at least 30 minutes after you finish eating?

Are the liquids you are drinking calorie-free/sugar-free?

If both of the above are "yes" I think you're in pretty good shape, and the people who are around you will get used to your new eating style soon.

[MegInNOLA 531]

I eat 5 to 6 "mini-meals" through the day. I think it actually helps keep me satisfied and keeps my blood sugar level. I drink when I'm thirsty--I never worried that much about when I drank, but I noticed that drinking immediately after eating was not a good idea, since it made me overfull (and that is NEVER a good idea, LOL!).

If you're within your prescribed limits for calories, I'd say you're golden.

[Foxbins 625]

I'm at goal and I still feel like I am putting something in my mouth all day long! Water, Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, food...it never ends! As long as you are tracking and not eating junk, I think you are fine and don't need to worry about how many times you are eating.