Seems like a no brainer, but I'm having difficulty remembering to chew slowly and thoroughly when eating. I am preop and just trying to get into the habit now. I find that food loses its appeal when it's chewed to the point of purée consistency so I have a lifelong habit of taking bigger bites and swallowing it all at once after chewing a few times. I believe it's a texture thing so I'm trying to get my brain beyond the thought of chewing until puréed things like salad, chicken, and anything else that my brain feels is gross to be chewed "too much".

I recognize I have to change around the entire way I eat things from sizes of bites to how to chew and swallow bits at a time.

Anyone have experience with this type of aversion and have any tips?

HW: 328 (02/22/17)

SW: TBD

CW: 292

Feeling sick as hell after eating should help you remember to chew slowly. That's what did it for me. Also with the not drinking until after 30 min.

Lol....so true!

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There is an iPhone app call WatchMeEat that with pace you to eat slowly.


HW-292

SW- date 6/29/17

CW-268

Move your fork to your opposite hand just as an experiment for a meal. It really slows you down!

It's so difficult but I find these things helpful to do after each bite, step away from your plate for a designated amount of time (2-5 minutes), set a timer for 2-5 minutes, play a game on your phone, eat with others n socialize during the meal (ie ask questions/try general conversation after each bite & don't take another until the person is done talking) , etc

I am 14 mos post-op RNY and I have not been successful at this. I have always been a fast eater but I know I've slowed down a bit but not to the recommended amount. I do wait the 30 mins for drinking but I've never gotten ill from eating too fast (yet).