Eating Only Twice A Day?

[chad2rad 491]

I met with my surgeon today and told him my weight loss a has slowed down this week. After a larger 25 lbs loss I think at week 3/4 this is okay.

He told me me I should only eat 2 and at the most 3 times a day and nothing in between. Seemed to radical to me, not sure I want to do that. I understand grazing is bad. But geez.

What are your thoughts. I am hungry or eating something every couple hrs now. I want to fuel my metabolism and exercise. I am walking.

[isajck 229]

Did he give you specific reasons why he suggests you eat this way? My surgeon and nutritionist suggest I eat 5 small meals daily which, right or wrong, I interpret as 3 main meals with two Snacks.< /p>

[chad2rad 491]

Did he give you specific reasons why he suggests you eat this way? My surgeon and nutritionist suggest I eat 5 small meals daily which' date=' right or wrong, I interpret as 3 main meals with two Snacks.[/quote']

To continue to loose and not slow down. He said if I eat too much I won't. He asked if I was eating less than pre op and I'm like yes I no longer have that capacity. And I have lost 45 lbs in 5 weeks since pre op. I was a bit annoyed with him.

I think that eating 800 calories a day one month post op is reasonable with three meals and two Snacks and still loose with exercise.

Surgeon thinks I should loose another 40 lbs by Christmas... 275 to 235. A lot of pressure today.

[cherrybombknits 184]

Surgeon thinks I should loose another 40 lbs by Christmas... 275 to 235. A lot of pressure today.

Yeesh! I'd be happy if I lose 20 lbs by then. I'm not sure these surgeons know what they are talking about. At my 1 week f/u my surgeon bitched me out for not going to the gym?!? A lot of us are emotional eaters; the extra judgements and stress aren't helpful.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

The gym at one week post op?!?!

What about healing?

You should have bopped him on the head lol

[cherrybombknits 184]

My master plan is to make this a liveable lifestyle change. Eating only twice a day and working out an hour every day may give you results, but not everyone can sustain that long-term. The sleeve is our tool, ultimately we need to make sure we use it in the right way for us.

[Squisha 99]

I was told 4-6 small meals every 3-4 hours. At 7 months out I couldn't get even close to my Protein goal if I only ate 2 meals. Are you supposed to be using a Protein Shake as a meal?? The first 5 1/2 months I had a protein shake as my Breakfast.< /p>

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Yea I would think with 2 meals you would still be drinking Protein Shakes at least twice daily maybe 3

[CBT 450]

I'm three months po. I eat about 900 calories now. My surgeon/NUT say three meals and two Snacks. I was having a hard time getting veggies because I'd get full so my NUT said drop last snack and eat second dinner. I have never had a stall. I workout most days. I drink my Water. If you don't get enough calories you will stall. When I'm consistently more hungry, I go back to basics: Protein first (think meat/dense). Then veg. Then fruit. Then complex carbs.

I think your surgeon is whacked. Lol.

Eat for health and wellness. You can't eat enough calories in two meals. You know that. Follow your instincts on this one. :eye roll:

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

You aren't able to eat enough when you're so early out, to hold you long enough to only eat 3 times a day, let alone 2 times a day. Eat Protein when you're hungry, and don't worry if your weight loss has slowed. Everyone slows down at some point, and then it picks back up again. It's normal.

[Strangefruit 179]

Yeesh! I'd be happy if I lose 20 lbs by then. I'm not sure these surgeons know what they are talking about. At my 1 week f/u my surgeon bitched me out for not going to the gym?!? A lot of us are emotional eaters; the extra judgements and stress aren't helpful.

I agree... Its esp hard if your surgeon has NEVER had an issue with weight and is naturally thin! He says he understands, but I really don't think he can...

[chad2rad 491]

Yeesh! I'd be happy if I lose 20 lbs by then. I'm not sure these surgeons know what they are talking about. At my 1 week f/u my surgeon bitched me out for not going to the gym?!? A lot of us are emotional eaters; the extra judgements and stress aren't helpful.

Thank you for understanding. He really pissed me off.

[SLEEVEDNBEAUTIFUL 42]

Thank you for understanding. He really pissed me off.

Getting pissed Is ok but Don't stay pissed. Get cocked and loaded. Do what you have to. U will lose as your body allows you to. I'm sure you will do what you need to do. This is your life journey.