How many times to eat a day

kdaly32 · January 13, 2007

Do you guys still have to have your Protein Shakes daily? I am starting to look at what my doctor gave me to do and I must say I am kind of frustrated. Its 4 wks clear liquid-no sugar no caffine, then 2 wks pureed food, 2 wks soft food, and finally solid food. But I am so HUNGRY! I have snuck in some yogurt just to try to make it through the day but I am pretty active and I burn it up pretty fast. I still have to have 2 shakes a day that are 30gms Protein each. How fast did it take you guys to actually eat? Would it be terrible if I ate some eggs or something soft even though its been like 2 wks? THanks!

conniesueb · January 14, 2007

By 2 weeks post op, I was eating solid foods. I just had to be careful to chew really well, and take very small bites. My doctor is far less restrictive than most about what you can and can't eat after surgery--after about 5 days of liquids, then another 5 of mushies, he says to go ahead and try things. I know some people are afraid to try anything solid too soon, for fear of stretching their band, but I don't think that happened to me. I have had a good steady weight loss, and I am going for my first fill on Monday, but have not been starving or anything. I think if I had stretched my band, I would be a lot hungrier than I am now. I seriously don't think a scrambled egg or two is going to hurt you.

juliegeraci · January 14, 2007

I eat like a bird. I have a Protein Shake in the a.m. and some additional Protein with lunch and dinner. I only eat when I am hungry. Sometimes it is multiple times a day, other times it is only now and then. I don't give it too much though.

roband · January 14, 2007

I think we are asked to have only 3 meals no Snacks is to shrink your stomack as well as get the best results - to stay motivated. Guess what? It works:) !

As far as eating too soon after band - you risk PB hence slippage. It's been nearly 6 weeks and I still cannot eat eggs?? I wonder why it is hard to consume? It is soft.... Anyone else have that problem?:phanvan

foodstampchamp · January 14, 2007

They say to stop eating as soon as you start to feel full, but sometimes it seems as though I feel full and hungry at the same time! My little stomach feels full, but the rest of it is still rumbling--does that make sense?

I have this same feeling sometimes. That my little tummy is full but my regular tummy is growling. Very odd how that happens.

juliegeraci · January 14, 2007

I can't do eggs at all. That is common.

siyah · January 16, 2007

Weird- I crave eggs and eat them a couple times a week. Usually i take 3 egg whites and blend them with a little soy milk and salsa. It's pretty creamy, light and fluffy so it goes down great. Adding milk seems to be the key to break up the more rubbery texture of egg whites alone. Occasionally I'll use one whole egg and a white.