Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Apparently, I am a fast eater. I have not gotten sick or experienced dumping (heaven forbid!), but I have been uncomfortable a couple of times. What do you do to make your self eat slow?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would suggest between each bite put your fork down and chew. Count to 20 and take the next bite.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yup. Put the fork down and count. I have to force myself to do this or the same thing happens. Chest pains and nausea is no joke!

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:297

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks, ya'll. I'll give it a try!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I usually sit in front of the TV to eat so I look up at the cable box clock and take a bite every minute. I make sure I concentrate on chewing well too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told to split your food in half, eat the first half and don't touch the second half until 15 minutes after you have started eating. This way it will take you at least 20 minutes to eat your entire meal.

surgery date: 7/30/12

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I distract myself with my phone while I eat. I take a bite, then go to my phone while I chew. Distracts me for a minute before I take another bite.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Apparently' date=' I am a fast eater. I have not gotten sick or experienced dumping (heaven forbid!), but I have been uncomfortable a couple of times. What do you do to make your self eat slow?[/quote']

I use baby spoons and utensils but also have a free food chime app that I set how many secs or mins I need to chew between bites and it alerts me ever min or so depending on what I set,I eat fast as well and let me tell u ,it's no walk in the park trying to eat slow or having to throw up after trying new foods to the diet so I'm slowly transitioning to become a slower eater ....

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told to split your food in half' date=' eat the first half and don't touch the second half until 15 minutes after you have started eating. This way it will take you at least 20 minutes to eat your entire meal.

surgery date: 7/30/12[/quote']

Silvia..... Great tip.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks everyone! Great tips! I'm a stress eater so I really have to concentrate to not eat too fast when I'm stressed and hungry! I have baby spoons and have been putting my spoon down between bites. It will come with time!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am the same way. I have always eaten too fast and man I have paid for it since surgery. I have to put that fork down and chew 20 times. It is a hard lesson to learn.

I love the idea of splitting the food in half. Thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I find that I have started eating too fast again - old habits coming back, now that my new stomach is healing. Right after surgery, I was forced to eat slow. Now I have to focus on it. And eating slowly is key.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was at Wendy's today. First real time I've eaten out since surgery. I took forever to eat 2 nuggets & a baked potato. My daughter got so restless and I felt bad for makong her & my brother wait.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Apparently' date=' I am a fast eater. I have not gotten sick or experienced dumping (heaven forbid!), but I have been uncomfortable a couple of times. What do you do to make your self eat slow?[/quote']

Count when chewing to 30, put fork down between each bite, use small utensils, read?

weight.png

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×