Hi:

I've found that my biggest issue since being banded is slowing down when I'm eating. I've adjusted to smaller bites, but I still want to shovel them in. I found a one-minute hourglass timer that I now keep next to me when I'm eating. After I have a bite I tip over the timer and wait until all of the sand flows through before I can take another bite. Seems to work for me.

If anyone's interested in trying this, I ordered the timer from Unclesgames.com online and they were only $1.50 each. I ordered five of them because I know that I'll lose a couple and I wanted to have at least one at home, one at work, and one at my Sister's house, and one in my bag for going out to eat.

I hope this idea helps anyone else who has an issue slowing down.

Take care.

Sue

That is an awsome idea. Thanks

Excellent idea! I have the very same problem. My bites are small but I'm still shoveling it in and then, of course, get very uncomfortable within just a few minutes.

I'm going to try this. Thanks.

I love this idea! I think I'll try it!

Wow, awesome idea.I will give one of these a try. I do ok until I go out with others and they are eating soooo fast and then they end up waiting for me.

Thanks for the great idea! If I'm going to get something stuck, this is how I do it. I can take small bites, chew well, but if I don't wait long enough between bites, my food will accumulate and get stuck. Hope this works well for you. Good luck to us all!!

Great Idea! I just ordered 4 for My hubby and I. Now could you help me with not drinking with my meals......

Thanks