Mindless Eating Causes Big Trouble

[Last Chance Sue 4]

Yesterday I was eating mindlessly and paid for it big time! I wasn't eating the wrong foods, just not mindful while I was eating the right foods. I was multi-tasking and didn't pay attention to taking small bites and chewing, chewing, chewing. Ouch that was painful and I did it 3 times yesterday! I had a pot roast in the slow cooker for dinner. I'm not sure if my sleeve doesn't like pot roast or if I just didn't chew well. But that round of mindless eating resulting in significant pain, my first episode of the slimes and laying in bed for 2 hours. I will not repeat that! I'm 5 weeks out - think today I will stick to mushies.

[Capt Derel 287]

I don't think I am even going to try red meats until I am atleast 3 months out. I rarely eat them now because they make me sick. Yeah I work offshore where they try and feed you steak and potatoes 4 times a week. I am just burnt out on it lol

But I have noticed on this board and others that meats are pretty rough. I already know that I am a Protein powder type of guy anyways.

Whats the best way to describe the slimes?

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Five weeks was way too early for me to eat beef - I waited until 3 months. I tried it about the time you did, and had the same result. After 3 months, I loved a pot roast cooked in the crock pot.

Mindless eating (even the "right" foods) is a trap I still have to avoid at 11 months. It is my life-long solace - my "crutch". I have to be vigilent to keep from slipping into that trap.

[*susan* 1,709]

Goodness, I am so sorry you had such an awful experience. I guess I am fortunate, I have been able to eat anything I want without a problem since four weeks out. I am a little lactose intolerant, but other than that, no issues unless I eat too much, then it comes right back up on me.

[MegInNOLA 531]

Ouch, sorry to hear. Roast beef still does that to me--you're probably going to be able to eat it just fine in a couple of months. Try it again after a few weeks. :-)

The slimes are when you feel way too full or like you can "feel" the food in your stomach, and your body begins to produce excess mucus and saliva--your mouth waters like nobody's business. It's all in preparation for easing the food's way back out of your body, if you get my drift... and then frequently, when you are finally sick, there's a bubble or two of that material that preceds your food on the way out.... ick, sorry if graphic, but you did ask about the slimes. They're not fun.

[Capt Derel 287]

LoL I already know if that happens I am going to puke. Thanks for giving me that insight. I can almost taste it.

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[CRANBERRY31 8]

that sounds disgusting!!!

[Capt Derel 287]

Sorry Cranberry but all the talk about slimes I just had to ask. I am days out from my post op 2 weeker and getting as much insight as i can

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[CRANBERRY31 8]

oh i understand, just hoping to avoid it.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Wow, yeah, 5 weeks and red meat ... I was still on mushies. Just started red meat a month ago and can only do about 3 bites before I am STUFFED!

[CRANBERRY31 8]

i plan to never swallow red meat.< /p>

[thebionicbroad 127]

Mushies for me until I see the doc on Feb. 2nd. I can't imagine trying to eat pot roast right now. The slimes sound like the vomiting I did with a too-tight and slipped Band. Absolutely disgusting, and I did it about 2 - 3 times a week. No slimes with the sleeve yet, and I hope I never have them.

[kcsmicah 51]

Note to self: Avoid red meat....indefinitely!!! I sure don't want the slimes!! Makes me appreciate the liquid diet I'm on right now!!