Do you snack?

[Swanton_Bomb 522]

I'm pre-op and I'm getting conflicting information about Snacks. My nutritionist gave me suggestions for healthy snacks, and then she gave me a meal plan that said absolutely no snacks. Now by snacks, I'm not talking about mindless Cheetos in front of the tv. I'm talking about a planned, portioned, healthy snack such as string cheese, fruit, nuts, Protein Bar, etc. With previous weight loss plans, when I was on-plan and doing what I was supposed to do, I did best if I brought a snack to work. I work long days and it keeps me from gorging at dinner. Maybe I just won't be hungry enough for a snack after surgery, I don't know. So do you snack?

[sillykitty 10,774]

I have healthy Snacks if I'm hungry. But I don't have any planned snacks, like some plans have (i.e. 3 meals + 2 snacks).

Oh, and my restriction keeps me from gorging. But hunger can sometimes make me make unwise choices.

Edited September 15, 2018 by sillykitty

[MargoCL 677]

My medical team gave me my initial instructions 6-8 meals for Liquid Protein intake.
During pureed phase 4 -6 meals
During soft phase 4 - 5 meals.
Solids 3 - 4

But my NUT has ALWAYS encourage 3 meals with 2 Snacks focusing on Protein first

[elmatador 167]

I definitely snack. There’s not all that much difference for me yet between Snacks and meals! Is a 1/2 cup of green yogurt a meal, or a snack? How about a Protein bar? Either way, it’s eating 5-6 times a day. Protein first.

[J San 1,071]

My plan states at the "lifelong" stage to - Eat at least 3 meals per day. No more than 6 meals per day (Include Snacks, nibbles and Protein drinks).

I think the confusing thing with our plans is the way the wording is used. Post surgery I guess snacks now classify as a meal because it's about the size of a new normal meal now. Maybe the way your plan is written no snacks means no snacking or as some call it, grazing? So count a snack as a meal but do not graze on anything over a long period of time. And of course always try to make a healthy choice.

[fluffy562 110]

Im on soft food phase right now and haven't been able to snack. With getting all your Water in and your Protein in and maybe one/two soft meals, there is no time to snack at this stage. This is a full time job doing alll that! LOL