Hey everyone, 5 weeks out today. Just having a hard time slowing down. I have the app that times you but I am realizing I have always eaten fast. How slow is slow? I am eating soft/puréed's. I'm happy with that for now. Not in a hurry to move faster than that.

I'm gastric bypass but rny and sleeve were given the same guidelines by our nutritionist team. A minimum of 20 minutes up to 45 minutes. I use the timer and take a bite every minute. Typically takes me 20 ish minutes for 1/2 cup of food ate with a baby soon. Hope this helps :-)

So this is not the most scientific advice, but the only way I learned how fast I can and can't eat is through trial and error. When I puke, I ate too fast, when I get that choking feeling at the top of my stomach/bottom of the esophagus area, I ate too fast, and when I do not feel sick or like my food is trying to crawl back up my throat, I ate at the right speed. At 16 months out, I am still a fast eater and very frequently barf, so I could improve on this area quite a bit!

I don't eat slow and it hasn't hindered me. I have lost 125 pounds.

I don't eat slow and it hasn't hindered me. I have lost 125 pounds.

How do you do thy and not hurt?

I dunno. It never hurt. I just eat til I'm full then I stop

I don't eat any slower than I ever did. I know should, but it's just not something I ever mastered. I used to really work at, but not so much anymore. I have never thrown up and I lost 140 pounds, so I think it's ok.

I don't eat any slower than I ever did. I know should, but it's just not something I ever mastered. I used to really work at, but not so much anymore. I have never thrown up and I lost 140 pounds, so I think it's ok.

Same here. I had to be careful for the first 6 months or so. I ate one bite too many a couple times and it hurt, so I learned how not to do that pretty quick. I tried using the eat slower app for awhile, and had it set for 45-60 seconds, but it was a PIA. So I just eat like I always have now (usually done in 5 min) and I've never thrown up and am well below goal, so....

Edited January 24, 201511 yr by Kindle

I'm a fast eater, and have made some progress on slowing down to maybe 10 minutes, but I likely won't go longer than that when eating at home. I cut my Protein into small pieces and I always weigh out my food. I know that any more than 4.5 oz down too fast and I'll likely get the slimes.

The only time I eat more slowly is when I eat out as I don't know exactly how much is 4 to 4.5 oz. I can't say any get any more/less enjoyment by eating more slowly, but I suppose I appreciate the taste a bit more.

Edited January 24, 201511 yr by AlwaysVegas

I never used the app, but I did make a conscious effort to eat slower. I never used baby utensil, I just only put food on the tip of the spoon or fork and focused on chewing really well and slowing down. So far so good. I've never gotten sick eating.

I don't eat slow and it hasn't hindered me. I have lost 125 pounds.

I don't eat slow either. Can't stand cold food. My restriction is just as good as the day I had surgery. I can only eat 2 or so ounces of food. I am 5 months out and hit my goal weight yesterday. I have never puked up food. I did puke up a vitamin one time when I took it on an empty stomach. Other than that I don't get chest pain or anything like that when I eat. It's awesome!

...I am 5 months out and hit my goal weight yesterday...!

Congratulations on reaching your goal!

Summer