Just about 8 weeks out and I'm still eating too fast

[rxkid2384 28]

usually it happens around dinner time.

i work all day. i eat light Snacks throughout the day so i don't get "starving" but i don't know what it is. Maybe force of habit? When i get home and sit down to a table full of food. It's like I'm back at my old ways. i sit down I'm hungry and i see food. i start eating. i take big bites like i used to and i don't chew it thoroughly. make sense? i need to start reminding myself before i sit down and eat that i need to take small bites and chew chew chew.

anyone else going thru this? any tips?

[lilbearzmom 584]

I am a little over 3 months out and still doing this. Old habits are hard to break. Occasionally I get nauseated and dry heave due to my eating speed. You would think that would stop me. I think it's all about the "mindful eating" thing. I am a work in progress, I guess!

-Kendra

[CherylA 9]

I can not speak from experience since I am still waiting on my approval, but the Nut suggested using a baby fork or spoon. She also suggested laying down your fork inbetween each bite. I have also seen electronic forks that tell you when you are eating too fast.

[NerdyMHC 76]

I am 5 months out and do this, but I have never gotten sick or have had any bad consequences and I don't know if my eating fast is the same as other people's eating fast. I have always been one to chew well and savor the flavor...lol...I don't, however, count between bites or put my fork down for any amount of time. I just eat until I start to feel satisfied and then I stop and satisfied turns into a little full. Not uncomfortable, but definitely a full feeling.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I was very afraid of eating too quickly and taking bites too big. Before surgery I purchased a kitchen scale, small spoons & forks and put my food on smaller plates. It definitely helped me early on, and I still use them, just not as often - though I do still measure my food if I can't judge it correctly - anything more than 4oz and I'm overfull. I started cooking and wrapping meals in small containers, just to make it more convenient.

I needed to train myself to eat a new way and It worked for me.

Good luck!

[aroundhky 1,174]

I still do this from time to time as well and I've struggled with it since my surgery 16 months ago. Depending on how ravenous I am, when I do eat, sometimes I dive right in and my old eating habits come back to me. I have to think about eat slow and with small bites, or I go right back to eating fast. Some foods go down without a problem, others will quickly let me know that I'm eating too fast, will get my attention and then I slow down, but I never get sick, just can feel uncomfortable. I don't have any answers as I continue to struggle to remember to slow down to this day, but I can relate.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

This is something you really, really want to get ahold of. Understand this habit and get away from it. I can't evaluate what is causing it, but my guess is you are very aware of it even before you do it. You are aware that it won't "kill you". You can do it, and still feel like you used to be, you get a quick comfort "reward" for simulating a bad habit.

I am soooo not preaching. I am pointing out you have become aware of a potential issue, and now you can address it.

Can I suggest you do not sit down? Or eat away from any distractions? at least at first? Chopsticks? small spoon? or literally just get one or two bites, and section them off on your plate in piles.

As I talk to people who are in their +1year mark, this is (often) the first bad habit revisited. So it also becomes our first opportunity to learn.

On the flip side, don't be overly harsh on yourself, that in itself can be detremental (remember how many times we self sabotaged with negative feelings before the surgery? The doc only removed your tummy, the rest of the issues are still here).

Good luck.

[MUGirl2012 15]

Hey guys...I am one week post op and wanted to share an app that helps you eat slower which = less pain :-D

It's called "Eat Slower". You set it on whatever interval you want. I have mine set on 2 minutes and it notifies me every time i can take a bite. This helps me realize I'm full faster and to avoid the "I took one too many bites" syndrome!

[thenerd 33]

I'm pre-op but I've been using the Eat Slower app, too. I currently have it set to a 1 minute interval but my plan is to slowly increase it. I'm finding it really, really helpful in slowing me down!

[kidrn72 85]

I am 8 weeks post op and i still struggle with eating too fast also. I have not heard of the Eat slower app so I am going to try it. I can get uncomfortable fast if I am not payimg attention while I am eating.

[BigFatLoser 331]

I am 8 weeks post op and i still struggle with eating too fast also. I have not heard of the Eat slower app so I am going to try it. I can get uncomfortable fast if I am not payimg attention while I am eating.

Eat Slow Pro!!! I used it tonight with Soup. Love it!!!

[LMFAO575 112]

Hey guys...I am one week post op and wanted to share an app that helps you eat slower which = less pain :-D

It's called "Eat Slower". You set it on whatever interval you want. I have mine set on 2 minutes and it notifies me every time i can take a bite. This helps me realize I'm full faster and to avoid the "I took one too many bites" syndrome!

Thanks!! Def gonna try this!!! I have the same prob only when I get home from work!

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[aylalinngren1026 25]

And by doing this have you girls gained weight? Just wondering. Put a reminder or something on the table and make sure you take a half hour to 45 min to eat ladies . Keep me posted on your success .

[aylalinngren1026 25]

I was very afraid of eating too quickly and taking bites too big. Before surgery I purchased a kitchen scale' date=' small spoons & forks and put my food on smaller plates. It definitely helped me early on, and I still use them, just not as often - though I do still measure my food if I can't judge it correctly - anything more than 4oz and I'm overfull. I started cooking and wrapping meals in small containers, just to make it more convenient.

I needed to train myself to eat a new way and It worked for me.

Good luck![/quote']

Same here I pretty much have toddler spoons,forks,bowls, plates, sippy cups. Everything and it helps a lot but then again I'm only 11 days out and have been eatting "mush" for 2 days.

[erp 2,016]

I just downloaded the app. Going to use it for my Water today too. I never get 64 oz in and I just hit my first stall.