I was told that I could begin my mushy phase today at the Dr's office and I came home and broiled some Orange Roughy...I think I ate too much because my stomach hurts and I am wondering how long it takes for this to go away, if I should drink to try to move it along or just be patient....Won't do it again ..aarrgghh.

Tums and don't lay down. I over ate once and was so miserable. I went to lay down and it stayed with me for hours. I later read in some of the material given to me from the hospital that it is best to stay upright to help move it along. I would advise against trying to drink to push it through....that will likely just fill you up more at this point (uhg). Hang in there and just remind yourself to eat soooo slowly and to really stop once you begin to feel full. I am so bad about not wanting to throw away those last few bites but have found that it is much preferable to quickly get the remainder out of my sight rather than finish it and be miserable for a few hours.

Hope that helps.

Jen

try tums, and do NOT drink anything, that will make it worse, and possibly make you throw up. the feeling should pass in about an hour or so

Has you doc or nut given you measurements of how much to start out with. I think mine is 1/3 cup to start and chew a lot and go slow. Measure measure measure! That way it's easier to avoid over doing it.

Good luck!