Advice on eating

[Andrea72 510]

I'm a little over 5 weeks out and so far so good except for one thing. These last 3 days when I go to eat, I've only managed a bite or two before feeling full.

I haven't yet experienced anything like this, so I'm not sure if I could have caused an issue, or if I'm swallowing too much air. That's what it really feels like.

So my question is, is there anything I can do to try and stop this?

My calories have dropped tremendously cause I feel full all the time, so I'm worried Ill go back to feeling like crap like in the beginning.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

That sounds pretty normal if you are eating more solid foods. Make sure you are still taking small small bites and chewing thoroughly.

[Andrea72 510]

I was actually allowed solids starting in week 3 without any problem. That's why it's throwing me off now since I'm eating things I have already tried. Maybe I'm not aware as much and taking too big of bites. Thanks so much.

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

I have nothing to add to the wisdom of @@Inner Surfer Girl

So I'll simply smile and nod...

[Ryan TN 348]

my serving size at your point was 1/4 cup, so you aren't very far from that. I was on soft/pureed food at that point. a scrambled egg was all I could handle.

[Andrea72 510]

I'll take the smile and nod, @@KindaFamiliar , and raise you a "Hey".

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[Andrea72 510]

And since I started, @@Ryan TN, I've only been able to handle roughly 3 ounces of whatever it was.....way more than boiled eggs......but the salads, broiled fish, and grilled chicken, which I've all handled no problem, now it seems to be either getting stuck, or just one bite and I'm done. After reviewing @@Inner Surfer Girls wisdom, I'm sure I'm probably taking too big of a bite. Feeling so good lately has caused me to forget the surgery at times.

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

@@Andrea72

Firstly, I'll see your "Hey" and I'll raise you a "How you doin'?"

Now, to the food...

You gotta chew...

No...

You REALLY gotta chew!!!

Forget the 'chew 20 times' sh*t...

CHEW!!!!

[Ryan TN 348]

It happens! What I found works well for me, especially when I am out eating is, I take a bite, then set the fork down and chew, chew, chew.This keeps me from gulping everything down too fast.

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[Andrea72 510]

Well....@@KindaFamiliar , I'm great except for the slight issue but thanks to you and @@Ryan TN , I totally see my problem. Like I said since I finally started feeling really good, my mind isn't consumed with the surgery so I've been slacking in the slow down, small bites, and chew department. I'm still measuring....but I'm gulping.

Thanks for the tips, gentleman.

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[Andrea72 510]

Guess I need to dig out the baby spoons and forks again!!!

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

@@Andrea72

Happy to have been of some assistance...

[Andrea72 510]

You aren't out of the woods yet @@KindaFamiliar I'm just starting this process. I'll have plenty of questions to keep everyone busy.

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Edited May 1, 2016 by Andrea72

[Ryan TN 348]

Guess I need to dig out the baby spoons and forks again!!!

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I actually did that!

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

Ask anything you like @@Andrea72

There's always someone around who'll answer your questions...

And as you've probably noticed, there's very little that you can't discuss...