My dr said three meals a day ,no snacking. But I've read about a number of people who are having a slice of cheese or a little yogurt in between and are doing great because it helps keep their calories up to lose weight. ( ex. Too few calories and you might stall) I would not be opposed to a small healthy snack even if it's once a day. Do you snack?

I do, I get hungry.lots of people say they don't feel hunger, I feel hunger. my cheese stick or yogurt is what gets me to the next meal.

I eat 5-6 mini meals per day per my surgeon's recommendation, so each meal is essential a snack. I just make sure that each meal is Protein first, vegetable second, and a carb if I have room. I keep the calories of each meal at 200-250. My surgeon calls this "punctuated grazing".There are times that I will eat something in between, it is usually a piece of reduced fat cheese or some peanuts.

I do, I get hungry.lots of people say they don't feel hunger, I feel hunger. my cheese stick or yogurt is what gets me to the next meal.

Since you started snacking, have you realized any changes in how much you lose?

I snack twice a day when I can, though I'm usually too busy for the second snack. But, I usually have a yogurt around 10:30 am. I try to have a cottage cheese around 3ish. It helps stave off the hunger a bit. I do get hungry but not like I used to!

I am just going to second all the above folks. I was told to eat 5 small meals a day and to sip Protein in between that. I try to follow my gut. The two times I didn't listen to my gut I returned what I ate. After those two smackdowns I am REALLY listening to my stomach. So far the scale has been on a downward trend. Woo hoo! So snack away, small, high protein or a bite of what you crave. I have discovered that many of my "faves" don't taste good anymore. weird....

My surgeon asked me to eat a light baby bell (50 calories) on the way home from work. He said that it will actually help my weight loss by ensuring I don't over eat at dinner. It also has something to do with the number of hours between my meals, I sm and work at 6 am and won't eat dinner until 5:30 or 6 pm

I was told to eat 6 times a day until I am able to get sufficient quantities of protein in during meals. I have a lot of restriction and can only eat about 1/4 cup max at a time so it is difficult to get sufficient protein daily even with 6 meals a day. I also have to supplement with liquid protein through out the day to hit my goals. I suggest checking with your doctor and/or nutritionist and check what their guidelines are.

little_mrs, I'm still pre-op (surgery on the 10th) but my surgeon also says three meals with no snacking. This appears to be a set in stone rule for this office. I was told no more snacking from the first appointment six months ago.

Since you started snacking, have you realized any changes in how much you lose?

No I lose an average of 3 to 5 lbs a week. I have always snacked though.

My nutrisionist said to eat 1-3 ounces every 2-4 hours. Surgery date October 1st. I am down 64 lbs from HW & 37 pounds from SW. Sometimes I wonder if I am on track.

I have been eating every 3 hours on average but I worry about stalling. If you eat to much you stall if you eat to little you stall.

I had surgery July 2014. My surgeon and nutritionist both go by the rule that you eat three meals a day no snacking. I've been doing that since I had surgery and I've lost 90 pounds. I really honestly do not feel hungry since I had surgery. I seem to be doing well so I'm staying with the three meals a day no snacking.

Edited December 6, 201411 yr by mamie60

my <former> bariatric dr said meals 3x/day only. No Snacks. My regular dr disagreed and overrode that and told me to eat 5-6 small meals per day which makes more sense to me. Now, whether or not I DO is a different story. LOL

I had surgery July 2014. My surgeon and nutritionist both go by the rule that you eat three meals a day no snacking. I've been doing that since I had surgery and I've lost 90 pounds. I really honestly do not feel hungry I never had surgery. I seem to be doing well so I'm staying with the three meals a day no snacking.

But do you drink Protein drinks in between your meals. If not, how do you get all your protein in. Or do you use a Protein Drink as a meal?

I have been eating 3 meals and two Snacks a day for the last year. It works very well for me. In my opinion, one of the keys to losing weight consistently is maintaining satiety for as long as possible. My goal is to last 3-4 hours by eating dense Protein at meal time. At almost a year post surgery I usually eat 4-5 ounces of protein and a small amount of vegetable or fruit at meals. In between meals I usually snack to get to the next meal. It is usually additional protein, or fats and carbs that might be missing from my diet. When I exercise, I usually have carbs beforehand to give me the necessary energy, and follow with protein to repair and grow muscle.

I would follow what the program details are, they are there for a reason. But.. after a while you have to do what is right for you and your body. I currently eat about 1400 calories a day, over 100 grams of protein, I have to supplement meals with snacks or Protein shakes to get the necessary nutrients that I need.

Edited December 6, 201411 yr by macman