Overeating

[Jack4468 3]

Hi guys, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. The thing is that I only have to do a Pre-op liquid diet 48 hours prior to surgery, not one or two weeks. I think however that I am going to do one anyway two weeks before surgery just to get myself balanced again. Wish all of you luck with your results. Jack

[greggoodrich 3]

Yes slowing down is the key, and to snack on a small Protein between meals. I ate too fast just once and omg i was so sick hurting throwing up etc. If you really take your time eating you will feel full easier than eating quick. You have to give your brain time to realize u r full. Chew chew chew lol

[vsginkc 117]

Great thread. Great reminder that I should SLOW down. I very, very rarely feel full. Esp if I'm not eating Protein. It always scares me. (I'm 6 wks out). Best of luck to all!

[Jenny-Marie 9]

I measure out my food and don't eat more than that per meal. I eat slow and if I feel like I can't take another bite I stop.

[MarciHunter 167]

It helps if you measure your portions. I got myself a teeny tiny electronic scale ( its a jewellery scale lol so its very very precise) and I only put around 3 oz on my plate.

But of course, sometimes I skip the step and I put more food than I should but I found that I never finish whatever I have on my plate. Because I have learned when to stop. BUT that took some time to learn. I'm only 4 months and a bit post op, and several times I overate . And I found it funny . So here's the story of my overrating :

After eating around 3 quarters of my food..I take a final bite. And I chew and a chew and then I swallow it...so far so good. While the bite goes down, my brain thinks : "meeeeh, I'll have another bite" Sooo? What do I do? I take another bite! And while I chew and chew my bite..the previous bite just went down completely and touched my stomach. So, while still with food in my mouth..I realise..I'm FULL! Naturally..the first months post op, I would swallow that last bite and I would feel bloatey and not so hot hehe. But now, I just go on and spit whatever I have left! To me, that's funny! Funny how my brain it's still adjusting and how we really should be eating very slow! I still have to train myself to eating slow but I'm getting there and I also avoid getting sick, thankfully, I haven't threw up once so thank you, brain, for getting there !

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[teamskinny_keea 70]

Are you taking an acid reducer? If not' date=' that is why you are always hungry. The acid in your stomach makes you feel like you are hungry but that is not what it is. Talk to your doctor but a lot of us take an acid reducer to help this. One day I was constantly hungry to the point of driving me crazy and I ate to help but it never helped. Then I realized I hadn't taken my medicine, I took it and within 15 minutes the hunger feeling was gone and I felt total relief.[/quote']

What meds r u talking about im always hungry

[Beach Lover 1,084]

What meds r u talking about im always hungry

Are you taking an acid reducer like Pepcid or Zantac? There are many brands. If you aren't and you have what I would describe as painful hunger chances are you need an acid reducer. Talk to your doctor about it though.

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Are you taking an acid reducer like Pepcid or Zantac? There are many brands. If you aren't and you have what I would describe as painful hunger chances are you need an acid reducer. Talk to your doctor about it though.

No im not taking acid reducer i dont think lol