How long before bed or what time do you stop eating?

[stefunny 0]

I've read and been told not to go to bed with food in my pouch. I was just curious how many hours before bed does everyone eat last. Or does anyone have a specific time they don't eat past?

["Just" Paul 1]

I try to have nothing in my stomach at least 3 hours before bed, otherwise gravity cannot help it move through the stoma.

Also, I've been told that if you eat too soon before sleeping that you will wake up tighter in the AM, and have trouble eating Breakfast (which is why many bandsters resort to shakes in the AM). Maybe that's true, or not, but I am always able to eat my oatmeal in the AM.

[paula 4]

Due to night-time reflux, I try not to eat 3 hours before bedtime. For those that have no reflux problems, I dont think there's a time limit.

Some bandsters just chose to have a 3 hour fast before sleep (like Paul mentioned above)

Also, some bandsters have a practice of drinking Water (water being the last thing through your pouch) before bed to "wash" out the pouch. This isnt doctor recommended - just something older bandsters learned and passed on.

[ethansgrandma 0]

i usually dont eat anything else once ive eaten dinner which is about 6:00. otherwise it becomes a habit to want something every night.

["Just" Paul 1]

i usually dont eat anything else once ive eaten dinner which is about 6:00. otherwise it becomes a habit to want something every night.

Also a really good point. I bet for many of us, night snacking was and IS an issue.

[LapBandit 5]

I try not to eat past 8 PM just because of metabolism issues. Your metabolism can slow down in the evening. That's my mantra to help avoid evening snacking!

Also, I've read that bandsters shouldn't eat then lie down soon afterward as it can cause discomfort. I've never tried it so I don't know if it's true.

[Kathi 0]

I don't eat 3 hours before bed.

[loveulots17lov 0]

i usaully stop eating 2 hours befor i go to bed. but i think i am going to try to stop eating after dinner. i got daibetes so i might have to eat something b4 i go to bed