Two or Three Meals

[slkesler 28]

I am a relatively new bander((August 27th). My doctor and my booklet have told me since the beginning to eat three small meals and a Protein shake-no Snacks in between meals. At my last meeting with my nutritionist, she told me to eat two small meals and a protein shake-no snacks in between meals! I have been losing weight at a steady pace, so I don't understand why I have two different directives. What are others doing?

[terrydumont46 1,954]

i am sorry but your nutritionist is wrong. continue doing what your doctor has ordered. if that has been working for you than don't change anything. besides 2 meals a day is not enough. there is no way you can get your nutritional needs met with that.

[B-52 7,113]

I am a relatively new bander((August 27th). My doctor and my booklet have told me since the beginning to eat three small meals and a Protein shake-no Snacks in between meals. At my last meeting with my nutritionist, she told me to eat two small meals and a Protein shake-no Snacks in between meals! I have been losing weight at a steady pace, so I don't understand why I have two different directives. What are others doing?

only 2???

Ask your question here and I'm sure you're going to get a lot more "Opinions"

I'd say do what works for you...everyone is different even though there are people who refuse to admit that....

Myself? I have absolutely no eating schedule, other than a high protein organic smoothie in the early morning to get me started....

There's a woman in one of my groups who has about 5-6 small snacks throughout the day, because her band limits her intake...and her Dr. suggested she do this....

Edited December 18, 2013 by B-52

[slkesler 28]

Thank you both!!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i say do what your dr advises (and nutr also)

but def do what works.....eat when hungry, eat smart and it seems

you are doing well.....if in doubt, call and ask your dr and get their opinion on it..

[kll724 3,055]

Yes, some surgeon actually recommend 5-6 small meals. I would listen to your own surgeon's advice! Karen..aka..kll724

What isn't broke shouldn't be fixed!!

[NaNa 878]

I think this should be a "what works for YOU" type of plan. Some people eat 1 meal a day with their bands, some eat 5-6 tiny meals a day, some eat 3 with no Snacks.

If you are losing weight and not hungry, THAT'S what matters.

Good luck.

[HotButterFly 981]

If I have a good Breakfast, and by good I mean a dense Protein, I won't be hungry for close to 5 hours. On these days I usually only have two meals and a snack of nuts or a cold cut roll. I could never really see myself having 3 full meals ever again in my LIFE.

Thank you, gastric band!

Edited January 1, 2014 by HotButterFly

[chicky 5]

I was banded a week ago today. I have huge cravings Pickle Juice and anything with vinegar. I know I can eat or drink anything as the swelling has went down. It is a HUGE struggle not to start eating everything again. I lost 16 pounds so far. I got on the scale today and it said I was up four pounds! Prolly from all the pickle juice I have been sipping. Help!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Always follow your doctor's orders first and your band second. Everyday is different for me. Some days I can eat all day long and other days I drink all day (coffee, tea, Protein shakes) etc. It just depends. Good luck.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I was banded a week ago today. I have huge cravings pickle juice and anything with vinegar. I know I can eat or drink anything as the swelling has went down. It is a HUGE struggle not to start eating everything again. I lost 16 pounds so far. I got on the scale today and it said I was up four pounds! Prolly from all the Pickle Juice I have been sipping. Help!

be very careful with pickled anything. it is loaded with sodium. perhaps you need your sodium checked. i saw a medical show where this woman craved salty pickled anything. it turned out she was low in sodium and was just trying to do what her body was telling her to. good luck

[kimk1999 450]

My doctor's booklet has me with 5-6 small meals/snacks throughout the day. As long as I don't drink after eating, I'm not hungry that often, but I try to drink a Protein shake or two to ensure I get my Protein counts up there.

I agree with the others - follow your doc first and then do what you need to do. You didn't state if you were hungry in between meals or not. If you are not hungry, your nutritionist might have suggested subbing the meal for the shake to increase your protein and calorie count.