Hungry every 2 to 3 hours

Hi BAF,
Wondering if its just me - I am hungry every 2 to 3 hours.  I still can't eat more than a small portion of food and within 2 to 3 hours, I am starving.  In between I am not doing junk but, usually eat a protein.

I am 8 months (VSG) out and still losing weight (I am at my goal) give or take 5 lbs.

Also, I like cereal but am unable to eat cereal with milk - if I eat them together my stomach hurts so I basically wet the cereal with milk - and pour the milk out. (Yes a waste)  This is the same as me trying to drink while eating.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Are you drinking enough water?  What is it that u usually eat? Have u consulted ur NUT or Dr.
 I was at support group session last night and there was a lady who had VSG and mentioned that exact thing. I am wondering if it's normal for VSGers

On a good day, I probably get 64 ozs of water but, I know that I am not consistent with that.  I usually eat some version of grilled chicken (2/3 wings or 1-2 tenders) with vegetables for lunch and dinner.  Breakfast varies - cereal minus the milk, 1 egg w/ cheese & a slice of bacon & 1 piece of toast. I was snacking on Peanut butter crackers until the salmonella scare and 100 cal bags of popcorn.  I have also added fruit as snack (banana, pineapple or melon)

I have not spoken to Dr.  Others in my support group have said the same thing - that they manage by eating 6 small meals a day.  Since my stomach is small, I suppose my metabolism is a lot higher 'cause I eat all the time and still loose weight.

Yes, this is a good problem to have since I could eat almost anything now and before if I smelled a donut, I would gain 10 lbs.

Your eating patterns sounds similar to mine.  I eat every 2 to 3 hours as well....and I don't do well with milk any longer.

If you keep losing...I would think your doctor would have you adjust what you're eating to increase calories.

I will first say congrats on your loss.  Then I will say for me that is perfect.  I eat every 3 hours to keep my metabolism moving.  i am still losing and I am quite happy with my progress.  What you want to be sure of is that you are eating properly.  Your body may very well be content with a small snack like carrot sticks or something.

For me it is an actual meal.  I just want to repeat I don't think you have anything to worry about and if you need healthy food choice ideas ask your Nutritionist.

Good Luck!

~Maxine

Try switching to Soy milk......I couldnt do dairy either after surgery , but I found out that Soy products do agree with me