How long do you wait in between meals

gtayl006
on 8/2/12 11:28 am

So I am working really hard at getting all my protein in through food....

I ate today around 3pm, when should I be eating again. I would love to say that my hunger drives when to eat but given that I am never hungry and I have to force myself to eat in the first place I am not sure when to.

Would just like to know how long I should wait in between meals????

wendydettmer
on 8/2/12 11:30 am - Rochester, NY

RNY on 12/22/11

from reading on here, it seems everyone's plan is different. i am not to wait more then 4 hours between eating something. breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2-3 snacks as needed. I tend to eat something every 3 hours or so, but they are usually all snack size.

Follow my vegan transition at www.bariatricvegan.com
HW:288 CW:146.4 GW: 140 RNY: 12/22/11

THE_life10
on 8/2/12 11:32 am

RNY on 03/26/12

I put something in my system every 3-4 hrs..I eat 3 meals a day followed by healthy snacks (yogurt, cheese , almonds ..etc) ..I also might drink a protein shake instead of eating a snack just to make sure i get my daily protein in .

Height: 5'9 Hw: 285 Sw: 272 Cw: 167 Surg. goal: 165

1m: -20 2m: :-18 3m:-10

4m:-12 5m:8 6m:-4 7m:-3 8m-10:-28

dori M.
on 8/2/12 11:38 am - MD

RNY on 10/24/11

I get up at 6am and usually go to bed around 11pm. On an average day I eat 4 meals and a snack. I'm usually very hungry if I wait more than 4hrs between meals.

Dee.spunk
on 8/2/12 11:39 am - Sacramento, CA

RNY on 11/30/11

My plan states every 4-6 hours. I tend to sat every 4 hours, for the most part. But everyone's plan is different.

Height:5'1.5 RNY:11/30/11 HW:307 SW:234 CW:136 GW:140 (LOST 73 Lbs. PRE-OP)

garnetgal
on 8/2/12 11:48 am - Redwood City, CA

RNY on 04/02/12

I usually eat every 3 hours. Since I don't get hungry I just check the clock. My surgeon's plan say 3 meals and 3 snacks spaced approximately 3 hours apart.

Cherokeesage
on 8/2/12 11:54 am

RNY on 02/24/12

I am use to eating twice a day so after RNY I have added a morning protein drink when I get up. Lunch depends on what I am doing so is eaten anywhere between 11:00 and 1:00.
Dinner is usually at 5:00 or 6:00.
If my protein has not been met, I will have a protein food or drink a couple hours after dinner.
I aim to not eat anything two hours prior to bedtime.

If your lifestyle allows you to have a set eating time then space it out according to how many meals and snacks you eat. I have never snacked between meals although it is recommended for RNY since we are to be consuming small protein first meals. So, anything in between depends whether or not I'm getting enough protein. If my day looks good, I don't eat but 3xs a day.
I may use the in between times for fruit and vegetables when I am able to eat more.

Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012:        245
Dr's set goal:    170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal:                     160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today :                     145-150

I am half the person I was in 2008.

gbsinsatx
on 8/2/12 8:30 pm - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 03/22/10

*Eat 3 main meals (B, L, D) no further than 5-6 hours apart

*Eat 1 protein snack at 1200 calories a day at least 2-3 hours from breakfast

*Eat 2-3 protein snacks at Maintenance calories a day at least 2-3 hours from B, L, D

*3-6 Months After Surgery: I ate 600-700 calories a day

*6-9 Months After Surgery: I ate 800-900 calories a day

*9-12 Months After Surgery: I ate 1000 calories a day

*12-24 Months After Surgery: eat 1200 calories a day (I ate 1200 calories a day until 15 months when I reached my goal weight)

*24 Months after surgery (or when goal weight is reached before 24 months): Maintenance calories (BMR/RMR & Activity Level) (Malabsorption of calories lasts approximately 18-24 months) (I eat 1700-1800 calories a day to maintain my weight loss of 200 pounds at a weight of 131 pounds. My height is 5'4")

* I do not participate in a formal exercise program due to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. I do move around a lot more and do a lot more walking.

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,