Was anyone else told to follow this for the long haul?

I was reviewing my bariatric surgery binder and noticed that stage IV (final stage) states to eat three meals a day, spaced out 3-4 hours from each other, without snacking in between.

I'm sure it's the old fat girl in me that finds this to sounds difficult. Are you guys able to carry on throughout your day without having food outside of your three standard meals? (When I say Snacks, I don't mean chips and candy... I mean nuts or cheese...)

I was also told only three meals a day with atleast one off them being a protein shake. But a good part of my week i am working 16hr shifts so to keep going i will have a string cheese, small cup of cottage cheese, or jello. Its survival for me

Its not really possible to get in the necessary calories with only 3 meals a day. I have been doing 5 meals a day bc the reality is that my meals are the size of snacks. Smh. Loving my sleeve...had to throw that in!