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What helped you eat slower?

So I am a fast eater and honestly I haven't practiced eating slower prior to surgery.

However, I am going to start this week and wanted to know if y'all had any helpful tricks/ideas that you do that helps?

I know that putting the fork down in between bites is one, but it seems like I forget that really quick. :blush:

What have y'all found that works the best for eating slower? I hate vomiting and want to avoid that at all costs, so eating slower is something I need to learn!

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    • Daisee68
      Daisee68

      Timer on my phone is the only way I am accomplishing it so far. I set 2 timers - one goes off every 1 1/2 minutes and I won't take a bite until it goes off and then reset it for the next bite. The o

    • Sajijoma
      Sajijoma

      My NUT has me practicing this whole thing and honestly it's harder than people realize. Especially for me because I have kids to feed and kids who need stuff and I'm hopping up and down and all around

    • LessOfMe0503
      LessOfMe0503

      I use a timer, a small spoon/fork, and eat with my nondominant hand...

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    I use a timer, a small spoon/fork, and eat with my nondominant hand...

    I had not thought about eating with my left hand! That's a great tip!

    My surgeon suggested it at my last appointment and it's been a huge help in slowing down!

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    I am a fast eater as well, before my surgery I got a smart spoon and fork that help me then. After the surgery I forgot and ate to fast; all I got to say to that is, lesson learn the hard way.

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