Has your doctor allowed you morning afternoon and evening snacks? or has he told you no snacks just 3 meals a day? How long should a person feel full for?

I am not to do Snacks unless they are Protein snacks.

My instructions are not to drink during a meal and no liquids for 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after. I have found if I can do this, my pouch stays full longer and I am less hungry. The protein also helps to keep me satisfied longer.

During a meal, I am good for 3-6 hours depending on what I eat. I have found that Beans (refried and kidney) really do keep you full. My string cheese "snacks" also help a lot between meals.

My doctor said no snacks, but the workers at the obesity center where I get my fills say 2 snacks a day are fine. I find that I can't get enough calories without 2 healthy snacks a day. I do mine mid morning and late afternoon. I don't do snacks after dinner.

The basic guideline at my clinic as per the literature is 3 meals per day, no snacks, but its not like you'd get into trouble if you choose an alternative plan. Its left up to the individual, it would really only be discussed if you consistently werent losing or were gaining weight. My doc has never really asked what I eat because the results have been good.

Mine said 5 small meals a day.

Looks like i will keep with the protein snacks if hungry then,thanx.

i am a dibectic and i was using slim fast high protien til i learn the sugar in it my goodness is there a less sugar low carb one beside slim fast tht i can use as a sub if i cant eat in the morning ?? my doct says NO SNACKING between meals drink Water if im hungry sometimes my gutts says food but the brain says thursty..

Band 05/05/08

start : 298

surgery 286

goal 165

Edited July 16, 200818 yr by mzreeda