Can anyone tell me if they eat at a normal pace. I dont mean scoff evetything down in 5 mins but i mean that when you finish a mouthful you put in the next one or do you wait 30-60 seconds between each bites. I hate my dinner being cold!!

I eat at a more normal pace now. I do put my fork down between bites and make sure that everything is properly chewed, but I don't use the Eat Slower app on my phone to make sure I wait 45 seconds in between bites anymore. I did that for the first six months and it was really helpful to me then, but I'm glad my eating is a little more normal now!

There is an app for that!? There seems to be an app for everything!!!!

I tried the eat slower app, its pretty neat. I should use it more often. Yesterday, I drank too fast and paid for it dearly. Today, I'm going back to using the eat slower app until I can become more accustomed to eating slower. I'm only 3 1/2 weeks post-op. Still learning

I know, huh? Everything gets cold. I hate that too. I remember some people in my support groups used to talk about buying a warming plate to put their small dinner plate on to keep their meals warm; some even talked about using an electric candle warmer. I never tried either one. Just kinda got used to everything not being steaming hot :>(.

I know for me, right from the start, chewing slowly and taking time between bites was what I HAD to do so I didn't have any pain or indigestion problems. It is still that way for me three years post-op.

If/when you're back to eating full solid food I think most programs recommend you take between 25-30 minutes to finish your meal. For me, it's been more realistic that Breakfast takes about 15 min; lunch 20 min; dinner 30-40 min.

Our nut told us once we are eating meals. 20 min. No longer. Every 3 hours. So I have a set schedule when I get there.

My doctor is ridiculous. He wants me to wait seven minutes between bites. It's more like a minute and a half at best.

Arghhhh, i just cant do it, i cant eat at a snails pace. You would think that at nearly 6 mths out i could slow down eating - i just want to eat at normal pace....

I hear you all, as this is something I'm struggling with myself. 20 minutes to eat a couple of hard boiled eggs? Please. I acknowledge that it's important to eat slowly, though. I will have to go download that app! I know smaller plates and utensils helps. And if there are dining companions, engaging in light conversation between bites helps too. But I live alone so that makes it even more difficult. Though I suppose I could talk to the dog.

Be well, everyone.

Edited June 30, 201412 yr by DeniseNCC1701

I'm 3 weeks out and having a hard time getting pudding down...soups take like 20-30 to eat like 1/4 cup.... Any suggestions on what I should be doing... I hate that I can't eat

Glad to know that I'm not the only one struggling with eating a bit fast. I try to chew 20 - 30 times for each bite but it's not a "learned" habit yet. I try not to take normal size drinks of liquid either. It I do it sort of "hurts". Every morning I drink about 4 oz of a Protein drink. About 1 1/2 - 2 hours later I eat an egg with 1/2 slice sourdough bread. I'm getting to many carbs so I need to give up the toast. I can polish off the egg in a few minutes but I try to make it last at least 15 mins. Having a conversation with someone does help. I'm 7 weeks post op today so everything is still a learning curve. Still glad I had this surgery. It is NOT the chicken way out for losing weight & don't let anyone tell you it is. It's difficult but I can adjust.