I know that after surgery, you're supposed to eat 3 meals a day, and no snacking. Do any of you snack or eat more than 3 times per day?

I was told five meals a day, no bigger than the palm of my hand. Don't know if that's right but that's what I've been doing.

3 meals and two snacks in between for me.

I was told three meals no snacking. I think it all comes down to the calories, though

I think my snacks could be considered meals I suppose. I'll have a yogurt or some low fat cheese and grapes. Even the snacks are protein based. I prefer to call them snacks...it makes me happier. LOL!

WOW, my nutritionist said to eat 6 times a day. 3 meals with a snack in between each meal. Of course it was all healthy snacking like a string cheese, piece of fruit, etc... She said even if your not hungry to eat a lil something to keep your nutrients up.

Edited June 29, 200818 yr by annabella

I was also told 3 meals a day, and two protein shakes in between.

Edited July 31, 200817 yr by jry17

I was told 3 meals a day no snacks and that really works best for me. Once I start snacking I tend to keep going!

Originally the nutritionist told us 3 meals only & no snacking. But when I went for my fill appt last week the physician's assistant told me to add in 2-3 snacks a day to keep my metabolism going. It's working so far. I've lost 3 lbs in less than a week.

My doctor said 3 small meals a day, no Snacks.

I dont know about you guys, but that would NEVER cut it for me! My "meals" are usually 4-5 bites. A fly couldn't live off that

I try to have 6 small meals throughout the day. Granted, sometimes a meal will consist of an Oreo and a few Doritos, but, I'm trying.

I think it's all about the calories - try to stay around 800-1000 per day and you'll be fine!

I was told 3 meals a day no Snacks and that really works best for me. Once I start snacking I tend to keep going!

Exactly! I was told the same thing and while I am not drawn to snacking as I once was, I avoid it to avoid the temptation of "just one more."

If I am hungry, and it's close to meal time, I will just eat my meal.

If I feel I just can't wait, I try and deflect it with Water, a distraction, etc.

There have been a few times when I just had to eat something.... and I made sure that I had only a single serving of something healthy and small - just enough to not be starving.

Exactly! I was told the same thing and while I am not drawn to snacking as I once was, I avoid it to avoid the temptation of "just one more."

If I am hungry, and it's close to meal time, I will just eat my meal.

If I feel I just can't wait, I try and deflect it with Water, a distraction, etc.

There have been a few times when I just had to eat something.... and I made sure that I had only a single serving of something healthy and small - just enough to not be starving.

The nurse at my surgeon's office said they used to tell people 5 small meals, or three meals and a snack or two, but they found that it turned people into grazers, so instead they recommend three meals with one snack if needed.