I have been struggling with this for quite some time and thought I would post the question to see what your thoughts are...

My issue is this...at times, I eat past the point of being full to make sure I eat enough protein/finish my portion size of Protein. And yes, I eat protein first (or just protein...). So, which is more important - making sure I get in enough protein each day or listening to my stomach and stop eating when it says so? I hope this makes sense.

My surgeon said listen to your body, and also gave us a time limit to eat (20 minutes). Have you tried to add some unflavored protein powder to foods to bump up your protein intake?

I have been struggling with this for quite some time and thought I would post the question to see what your thoughts are...

My issue is this...at times, I eat past the point of being full to make sure I eat enough protein/finish my portion size of Protein. And yes, I eat protein first (or just protein...). So, which is more important - making sure I get in enough protein each day or listening to my stomach and stop eating when it says so? I hope this makes sense.

Listening to your body. Many of us got where we needed surgery by pushing past that fll feeling. If you are concerned about hitting your protein, switch things up. Add a bit greek yogurt to your Protein shake. *Flavor your Water with a Protein Drink like Isopure NoCarb or Syntrax Nectars. Plan for 3 meals and 2 Snacks instead of 3 big meals. It will allow you to get in more protein without pushing your limits.

_{*Isopure Nocarb drinks are 40gms of protein for 20 ounces. I divide the bottle into 3 parts. I use my 24 ounce water bottle. I try to drink 24 ounces 3 times a day. I add the Isopure and carry my bottles everywhere and sip whenever I am not eating. It makes meeting protein & Fluid goals easy.}

I agree with above posters.

Listen to your body.

If you have to, add in a protein filled snack to get to your protein goal. Don't piss off your tummy. It won't like it and may fight back (no weight loss or something)

No point in making yourself uncomfortable and maybe in pain. Or worse, throwing up all of what you just ate and having to start from scratch.

Listen to your stomach, Don't overeat it! If you don't have enough Protein after Breakfast and lunch, have a protein drink around 3 or 4 to give your body what it needs... then have the regular dinner.