When will I learn to eat slowly?!?

[Slimsoon1988 123]

I am 7 weeks out. I've been allowed to eat chicken and fish now for the past two weeks. But I still have not learned to eat slowly. I quickly down the chicken and fish because it goes down so easily and then after a few bites BOOM its stuck in my throat. I then spend the next 30 mins spitting saliva out of my mouth. I have never thrown up but I think my throat is so full that the saliva has no place to go but out of my mouth for 30 mins. I guess this is sliming.

Ugh one day I guess I'll learn!

[chubbsey1 126]

I have the same problem, someone here recommended an app called eat slower and it definitely helps.

Edited April 13, 2015 by chubbsey1

[wantingabetterlife 364]

You will learn! I still have those times if I eat a really dense meat (like steak) and don't chew it enough. I'm not as lucky though. After about 15 minutes of slime, I usually throw it all back up. Good luck to you!

[Slimsoon1988 123]

Yeah I've never been one to throw up so I'm happy I don't but spitting for 30mins sucks too. Luckily every time this has happened I've been home alone. In the next week or two im going to start eating with friends. I must learn to slow down.

[LisaLouBop 181]

I'm 4 months out and I think I'm FINALLY getting it. What a struggle this has been. No more "one more bite" for me.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Definitely second the recommendation for Eat Slower, it was a godsend for me.

[alwaysvegas 702]

I've slowed quite a bit, but I'm still a fast eater, but I rarely slime now. Most important tidbits:

• Know which foods fill you up quickly. For me it's ground turkey and fish
• Cut your food up into smaller pieces
• Use small utensils
• Add more liquid/sauce
• Weigh your food/know your max

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

Really chew your foods. My surgeon says to chew each bite 30 times. That alone will make it that you aren't swallowing too quickly. Also use smaller utensils to take smaller bites.