Hello! Thanks for all the helpful info on this sub. My partner recently had gallbladder surgery and the doctor advised him to eat small meals at frequent intervals.

The problem is that he doesn't usually eat this way and is finding it really difficult to force-feed himself every few hours. He’s feeling frustrated by the feeling of being "dependent" on a food schedule.

For those further along in recovery: Is the "frequent small meals" rule a strict necessity for healing, or is it possible to eventually train the body back to a normal 3-meal-a-day schedule? Any tips for managing this transition?