TheNewME71 1 Posted September 30, 2015 So I'm eating 3 meals a day a fourth of a cup and I have to stretch it out 4 to 6 hours a day. So I stretch my mouth every 6 hours because I eat Breakfast at 5 a.m. lunch at 11 and dinner at 5 except for work today I had my dinner at 3:30 now I'm wondering because I'm usually a little hungry around 3 330 but I've been pushing it off until 5 530 but today I came home and I started getting a little headache because I started getting hungry and I couldn't handle it anymore so I ate now I don't go to bed till almost 10 and I can't have anything else the rest of the day this is what my Nutrition people have other doing so I'm wondering what everybody else is doing suggestions or comments please I don't like being hungry and I get headaches when I'm hungry what should I do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted September 30, 2015 Are you allowed to have Protein Shakes between meals? When I was on purees, I was allowed that and I think it helped me not be hungry. If not, drink more liquids, and possibly consult your dietitian for guidance. It may be that you have to learn coping mechanisms for dealing with hunger -- no one likes being hungry, but it isn't an emergency and you can get through it. Find something to occupy your brain and hands/body (crafts, computer games, puzzles, etc.), go for a walk, things like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewME71 1 Posted September 30, 2015 Yes I have one Protein Shake a day with lots of Water while as much water as I can sip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kranky813 477 Posted October 2, 2015 Try to break your Protein shakes up into 3 portions a day and have one between each meal and the final one after dinner. That might help you with headaches and cravings. If that doesn't work ask your NUT about Snacks. Mine was very strict on 3 meals a day and a Protein shake. When I told her that we eat an early dinner she suggested the Protein Shake thing or one snack before bed. Something like a sugar free Popsicle, sugar free fudgepop or sugar free pudding. Something lite that would help me. If it's Protein you need I would say some hummus or cottage cheese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewME71 1 Posted October 2, 2015 So are you saying like 2 or 3 shakes a day or spliting 1 shake up during the day... And yes mine is strict also... I also think im getting tired of the pureed foods... Can anyone give me ideas of what they make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
