How many of you find you eat faster than recommended?

[Notinks 91]

Is it because we are experienced with chew chew chewing with the band? I don't think I ever take a whole 20 minutes to eat. I am 7 weeks post revision from band to bypass, so I'm not eating that much anyway. I can't make 4 oz last 20 minutes.

[Trayjay33 138]

I agree, I find I don't take that long to finish my meals. I have to practice chewing my food more but I guess practice makes perfect. Good luck to you.

[Notinks 91]

I asked my dr. about it last week and he said as long as I wasn't having any problems, it is fine.

[Trayjay33 138]

Thanks, that's good to know. I will chew more but not feel guilty about it if I don't take a long time to finish a small meal.

[Liz W 11]

Is it because we are experienced with chew chew chewing with the band? I don't think I ever take a whole 20 minutes to eat. I am 7 weeks post revision from band to bypass, so I'm not eating that much anyway. I can't make 4 oz last 20 minutes.

I have almost identical story, first lapband then bypass. I am 4 weeks post surgery and I have no idea what to eat.

I don't want what they want me to eat, I just don't feel like eating. I like to eat apples, greek yogurt is also OK, but I don't care for cottage cheese. Can you tell me what you ate? You are doing so well.

[Notinks 91]

@@Liz W Do you still have restrictions? I looked back at my food diary on My Fitness Pal and it appears I ate deli meat, cheese sticks, tuna, Soup with added Protein Powder, small portions of casseroles. I was also relying on Protein Shakes a lot to keep my Protein levels up. I had a lot of trouble with Constipation then because I didn't have room for fruits and vegetables yet. Good luck to you! In a year, you'll be where I am!

[Nologoz 18]

Is it because we are experienced with chew chew chewing with the band?

Looking back at it, having the Lapband was kind of like auditioning for the RnY.

It was a tough audition, but it really taught me how to chew my food well and reduce the amount I swallow.

Also, once it was removed, it made me grateful that I was able to eat healthy again.

[Lutasha 102]

I don't even think about trying to eat slowly. I had been banded for 7 years when I got my revision. I need to work on that.