Food question for all of the "old timers"

Just wondering..Do all of you still eat 5-6 small meals a day or do you only eat 3 meals a day since you can hold more now? After almost 3 years I really still don't feel physical hunger, only an empty feeling that tells me that I should eat. But head hunger is another matter! Thanks for sharing.

Hi Kim! I am a year and a half post op, and I need to eat 5 or 6 small meals a day in order to get my protein in. Usually I can't eat enough at one sitting to make all my protein in just 3 meals, and I don't eat much other than protein! I get that empty feeling too, so that is when I do a small meal (snack) of protein. My doc said he used to be against eating more than 3 times a day, but if you need to eat more often to get that protein, it is ok - as long as you don't slip into grazing! Best of luck to you! Bekki 327/142

I am almost three years out and still eat 5-6 small meals a day. Some days it seems I can eat more than the very next day I will have a difficult time getting everything in. I really don't get hungry very often either. Just if I have gone way to long without eating. Take care, Fran

Yeah, I'm an "oldtimer"!!!! I basically eat 3 meals a day, but get a protein snack in between br/lunch, and between lunch/dinner. Like a cheese stick or granola bar. Yes, the head hunger is a WHOLE different thing, but sounds like you are doing great! I don't think I really feel "hungry" either...kind of empty or sometimes feel a little like my blood sugar drops, so I eat something. Still don't eat nearly the amount I did pre-surgery, which is good. Hugs, Theresa

I'll be 3 yrs this coming January and I eat 5-6 times a day. 2 of those meals are protein shakes. I do have low blood sugar so I think that is part of the reason I still do it. But I do get that empty feeling. Definitely head hunger which I am finding I have to control now. I feel better when I eat this way. I find that the protein shakes help control my appetite when I do eat my meals. Take care, Carey

I'm like you. No hunger or full feeling. I get a hicup. I eat on a schedule or I get light headed. kp