Ouch!

[Iwant2Bthatgirl 28]

Well, I guess it was bound to happen... One week out today and I just ate WAY too fast and too much. OUCH!!

I ate a little more than a 1/2 cup of cream of wheat, and I think I reverted to my old ways of eating and wasn't mindful of taking in a little bit at a time. Now I am super uncomfortable. I'm hoping that this horrible feeling will pass soon. I'm not sure what I can do to feel better other than wait a bit (and burp!).

So, if you are reading this and you are early out from surgery...don't forgot to eat slowly and take breaks between spoonfuls! I hope that I have learned my lesson.

Anyone have other advice? I should probably have been using a baby spoon as well (I was using a teaspoon). And, it would have been better for me to have only taken 1/4 cup to start with... Guess this process is full of trial and error...and lots of practice.

[karenb4729 309]

Keep some chewable papaya enzyme at home. That's what my Doctor recommends when you have eaten too much and have that stuck full feeling.

[peacequeen 434]

Keep some chewable papaya enzyme at home. That's what my Doctor recommends when you have eaten too much and have that stuck full feeling.

I took those pre op,,I did not know that..thanks for that tip, I'll have to try it!

[peacequeen 434]

I think I have adult ADD because I have a hard time staying on focus when I'm eating or I've just developed a serious habit of eating too quickly over so many years. I struggled with this too. What I have done that is helping tremendously is writing. I have a journal I keep by my side and when I'm eating, I'll take a bite or 2,,write a little,,etc. It's really helped. I log events throughout the day like what I weighed, how I'm feeling, excercise, what I'm thinking,,house chores,,just whatever and it has slowed me down..finally!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the info.

BTW, I went out an bought (ebay actually) some really awesome beautiful dessert plates and bowls that are just the perfect size. Helps me with Portion Control. Also, I will eat while on the computer and try to take mindful bites when eating. It's really difficult when eating with family. They eat so fast and such hugh portions.