Question:
For those of you who eat 4-6 meals a day: how much food per meal?

Hey all, For those of you who eat 4 to 6 meals in a day, how much food are you eating at each sitting? Is it like 2 oz or something each time? And can you specify how long post-op you are PLEASE AND THANK YOU!! LOL Thanx a bunch!    — Jennifer M. (posted on February 5, 2002)

February 5, 2002
I did the tiny 1-2 oz meals until I reached goal wt. Now, I still do 4 meals/day. Dinner is usually fairly "normal", in that it will be a bit of meat (which I do not count toward protein), a bit of complex carb, some fruit or veggies, so maybe 4-6 oz, BUT I am 7+ years & have been at goal for 6 of 'em. Bfast is half a protein bar, 1st lunch is maybe 1 burrito from Taco Bell? 2nd lunch is half a fruit. I do 4-6 protein shakes a day, too
   — vitalady

February 5, 2002
Hi, I'm 5.5 months out and down approx 80#. I eat 5-6x/da. For a meal, I eat protein 1st (2-3 oz. cut in small pieces), then veggies (2-3 oz. also cut in small pieces). For snack I eat 1 string cheese stick and sometimes a popsicle, or some lite fruit cup. I drink lots of water between. I can sometimes eat half of a small banana, sometimes it makes me dump. I still have to watch pretty carefully. Margie
   — Marjorie B.

February 5, 2002
I keep a diary of what I eat & write down all the important nutrients I need or don't need along side the food list. Yesterday: meal #1 - Myoplex Low Carb premixed protein drink, meal #2 - 1/2 small bananna, meal #3 - Myoplex Low Carb protein bar, meal #4 - string cheese stick, meal #5 - about half a cup of roast, potatoe, & onion I had cooked my family for supper. I drink lots of water in between, also V8 juice and sometimes tea. I'm a four month postie. Good Luck!
   — DonnaCarol

February 6, 2002
Hi im 5 months post op and i have lost 90#'s- After reading everyone reponces- i feel like im eating way to much.an example of what i ate yesterday. Breakfast- 1 easy over egg and toast but i didnt finish it all Lunch/snack- 16 baked chips with salsa( i shared with my daughter) snack- yogurt 8 oz Dinner- 6 hot wings, 1/2 tomatoe with french dressing snack- 1/2 SF ice pop Depending on how i feel also makes a deference on how much i eat, i drink tons of water too.
   — msski

February 7, 2002
These are typical amounts that I eat for my 6 meals, 1/2 protein bar, 1/2 lean cuisine, 1/2 sm. wendys chili, 2 1/2 oz tuna with a little mayo and relish, 1c.milk w/ sf carnation instant breakfast, 1/2 c. split pea and ham soup. I don't have any room for fruits or veggies yet but maybe that will change, oh I am 3 months post op. Hope this helps.
   — lori T.