Question:
I am 4 weeks post-op and was told to eat every 2-3 hrs while awake do we do that just

post-op or do we do that from now on? and why?    — Edie C. (posted on January 16, 2003)

January 16, 2003
If your surgeon told you that, then do as the surgeon says. If it wasn't your surgeon, ask him. I ate a bite or two every couple of hours at that stage, but don't do that now. Maybe it is just to help keep your blood sugars normalized so you don't get overly hungry and eat too much and hurt your new stomach. Good Luck!
   — Cara F.

January 16, 2003
Check with your surgeon and/or nutritionist. Mine told me to eat 5-6 small meals during the course of the day. The best spacing for those is 2-3 hours. #1 - it helps keep your blood sugars more steady through the day and #2 - it's easier to eat 5-6 smaller meals than 2-3 larger meals, especially in the earlier stages of post-op...JR (open RNY 07/17 -139 lbs)
   — John Rushton

January 16, 2003
I still do that, even 3 1/2 yrs out, as time permits. I find that, in addition to keeping blood sugars stable, it keeps me from getting so hungry that I overeat. IMO, that's a much healthier way to eat, as is 5-6 small meals a day. I really believe that 3 meal-a-day thing was what put the weight on me. By dinner time, I was so hungry, I'd shovel the food in. No more, thank goodness. So, give it a try. :)
   — Leslie F.

January 16, 2003
My nutritionist said she wanted us to get between 60-70 grams of protein and 30-40 grams of carbs each day. Whether we got them in 3 squares or 5 minis she didn't care so long as we got it in. I believe that the 5 minis is a good plan and hope to pursue this way of eating when I am further along than I am now (only 9 days postop). I do not like feeling famished and have been on food plans with 5 mini meals and find it works GREAT to keep hunger at bay (and that is with a regular stomach).
   — susanje