Finally, something to slow me down

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I've found that my biggest issue since being banded is slowing down when I'm eating. I've adjusted to smaller bites, but I still want to shovel them in. I found a one-minute hourglass timer that I now keep next to me when I'm eating. After I have a bite I tip over the timer and wait until all of the sand flows through before I can take another bite. Seems to work for me.

If anyone's interested in trying this, I ordered the timer from Unclesgames.com online and they were only $1.50 each. I ordered five of them because I know that I'll lose a couple and I wanted to have at least one at home, one at work, and one at my Sister's house, and one in my bag for going out to eat.

I hope this idea helps anyone else who has an issue slowing down.

Take care.

Sue

[Cerrin 3]

That is an awsome idea. Thanks

[Ambrosia 1]

Excellent idea! I have the very same problem. My bites are small but I'm still shoveling it in and then, of course, get very uncomfortable within just a few minutes.

I'm going to try this. Thanks.

[travelgirl 3]

I love this idea! I think I'll try it!

[Dave01 0]

Wow, awesome idea.I will give one of these a try. I do ok until I go out with others and they are eating soooo fast and then they end up waiting for me.

[nursegirl1 1]

Thanks for the great idea! If I'm going to get something stuck, this is how I do it. I can take small bites, chew well, but if I don't wait long enough between bites, my food will accumulate and get stuck. Hope this works well for you. Good luck to us all!!

[AnnaMC 0]

Great Idea! I just ordered 4 for My hubby and I. Now could you help me with not drinking with my meals......

Thanks