How long does it take you to eat? And how much do you eat?

[pzeadow 0]

I just got my 2nd fill and I am struggling with getting stuck alot. I think I am eating slow and chewing really well but now I question myself. I was just curious how long it takes all of you to eat a meal or even a 4 ounce piece of meat. Thanks

[TKW 501]

Well, I am 10 months out and it was generally taking me about 20 minutes to eat. I was always able to eat way more then the recommended "less than a cup" of food. However, last week I had a fill and I have really really good restriction now. I thought for the last 10 months I was just able to eat more than others, I would say I averaged about 2 cups of food per meal. I consistantly lost 10 pounds a month so neither me nor my surgeon were too concerned with the quantity. Now... after my last fill, I am definately eating less than a cup of food and it takes a good 30 minutes. I am super tight, I have not been stuck but sort of think I may be too tight anyway. With my other fills, I seemed tight at first and then it would relax a little, waiting to see if this one does.

Make sure your bites are small too, if I have a good sized bite it doesn't matter how good I chew it, it goes down in one lump and I'm stuck.

Good Luck