Question:
I am 4 mos post op and would like to know how much am I suppose to eat now?

Most of the time I eat about 1 meal a day and sometimes I dont eat at all. There is days where I find my self snacking all day, but very few. Am I eating enough or should I still be eating small amounts like I am. Also, I eat about 25 carbohydrates a day is that too much or is that right?    — Virginia P. (posted on November 4, 2002)

November 3, 2002
Virginia, at 4 months post op you should be eating at least 3 meals a day. Should have been doing that all along. That said, you should be eating basically anything you want concentrating on protein first and then the fruits and veggies. You want to try and eat balanced meals. I would stay away from carbs like, bread, rice, pasta etc. only eating those occasionally and in small amounts. You didn't mention if you are taking vitamins. If you aren't, you had better start. It is very important to take your supplements to avoid other health problems due to vitamin defeciencies down the road. Don't be afraid to eat. Just eat in moderation.
   — Kim B.

November 3, 2002
one meal a day is certianly not enough. And not eating at all is very dangerous. Snacking does not provide you with nutritional content that will meet your bodies needs. THis surgery is suposed to help with portion control, not be an excuse for continued poor eating habits. I know that it can be hard at times, but you must eat nutritious meals, not big ones, but ones with good quality that give you the protein and vitamins that you need. IF YOU DO NOT CHOOSE TO DO THIS, it is very possible that you could become malnourished and that can cause grave illness in you, even death. Please, for your sake, get a handle on your eating habits.
   — Vicki L.

November 4, 2002
I will be 4 months post op on the 11th of this month. I don't know how you have any energy with only eating once per day. I eat 3 meals a day and sometimes I eat a snack so that I get some fruit in. My meals usually consist of 1/4 c. protein and a couple tablespoons of veggies and a tablespoon or so of whatever we made with it. There are days where I don't feel like eating and may only eat a couple of times. You really should be eating more and taking your vitamins. After all, you didn't go through all this to make yourself sick didja? =)
   — Tanya B.

November 4, 2002
Virginia, whether you feel like eating or not, you must do so, and at least 3 meals a day. At about 4 months I was eating 4 meals a day with a few snacks, small amounts at each meal, mostly concentrating on protein. Are you drinking protein shakes to supplement for your lack of food? You can do that if you really can't eat, but you are not getting in enough protein with 1 meal to sustain your bodies needs. Find some protein items you like and ensure that you eat something every 3 or 4 hours. Your body needs fuel to burn those calories/regulate the metabolism and to get rid of fat and not muscle. Your carb intake is fine, some people keep it low like you and others have a higher carb intake-mine is probably closer to 100, but its your choice. The important lesson here is to up your protein intake to at least 60 grams a day. And ensure that you drink plenty of water and take vitamins. We care about you!!
   — Cindy R.

November 4, 2002
As the others have said, you need to eat. Even if you only eat 2-4 oz at a time try to eat at least every 3-4 hours. At your stage you should be getting in between 600-800 calories a day, at least 70 grams of protein, and 64+ oz of water. Be sure you're taking your vitamins, calcium, B 12, and iron (if needed). If you don't take in enough calories your body will go into starvation mode and you'll stop losing weight!
   — LLinderman

November 4, 2002
As the others have said, you need to eat. Even if you only eat 2-4 oz at a time try to eat at least every 3-4 hours. At your stage you should be getting in between 600-800 calories a day, at least 70 grams of protein, and 64+ oz of water. Be sure you're taking your vitamins, calcium, B 12, and iron (if needed). If you don't take in enough calories your body will go into starvation mode and you'll stop losing weight! You can eat more carbs, just eat protein and veggies first. It's dangerous to stay in ketosis for too long.
   — LLinderman

November 4, 2002
As the others have said, you need to eat. Even if you only eat 2-4 oz at a time try to eat at least every 3-4 hours. At your stage you should be getting in between 600-800 calories a day, at least 70 grams of protein, and 64+ oz of water. Be sure you're taking your vitamins, calcium, B 12, and iron (if needed). If you don't take in enough calories your body will go into starvation mode and you'll stop losing weight! You can eat more carbs, just eat protein and veggies first. It's dangerous to stay in ketosis for too long.
   — LLinderman

November 4, 2002
As the others have said, you need to eat. Even if you only eat 2-4 oz at a time try to eat at least every 3-4 hours. At your stage you should be getting in between 600-800 calories a day, at least 70 grams of protein, and 64+ oz of water. Be sure you're taking your vitamins, calcium, B 12, and iron (if needed). If you don't take in enough calories your body will go into starvation mode and you'll stop losing weight! You can eat more carbs, just eat protein and veggies first. It's dangerous to stay in ketosis for too long.
   — LLinderman