5 or 6 meals

[SLEvans7120 6]

I'm two weeks post-op and I can't eat 3 meals I'm eating about 5 or 6 small meals about 5 bites each time I eat is this normal ?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Yes, you may need to eat frequent small Protein rich Snacks or meals in order to get in all of your protein especially early out after surgery.

[SLEvans7120 6]

So I shouldn't feel bad and feel like I'm over eating because it's small amount of food

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[erp 2,016]

25 bites of food a day is not overeating. However as you heal, you will be able to eat more so you should start weighing or measuring your portions.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

So I shouldn't feel bad and feel like I'm over eating because it's small amount of food

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No, you shouldn't feel bad.

Are you tracking your food?

Are you reaching your Protein target?

Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Fluid?

Are you avoiding added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches and fried foods?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

If you are doing all of these things then it shouldn't matter how many times you eat.

[ikkledawn 7]

I'm at 20 days out Rny and only just today tried purée food managed 12 halves of a t spoon before I was full but that's all for the day, still in quite a bit of pain tho

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

Early on it is normal to eat more frequently because you can only eat a small bit. As your stomach heals, swelling goes down, and you can eat more. My ultimate goal is 3 meals a day and most days i do that nlw, butI have to add in an extra shake or Protein Bar to meet requirements. Am almost 4 mths out.

[SLEvans7120 6]

Thanks guys I take my Vitamins and don't eat sugars or carbs I don't always get all of my Protein or 64oz Water I try but it's hard but when I eat I try to eat Protein foods thanks for reminding me I'm healing still it's only been 17 days post-op

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[motherboard 38]

I eat 6 meals. (every 3 hrs) Each one of 1.7 oz. That's all I can eat. Very high Protein. I'm hitting between 75-80 grams a day.

Edited October 18, 2016 by motherboard