Eating Too Fast

[momof2cutekidz 2]

Well, found out tonight what happens when you eat too fast…don’t do it. Five weeks post op gastric bypass and was wishing I could throw up. The pain was awful and I was eating protein!! I can’t imagine how you would feel eating off plan.

[LindsayT 559]

You gotta take your time. Five week out (7 weeks for me), we're still learning our new eating habits and what we can tolerate. It's definitely a learning experience.
I measure everything - about a quarter cup. I know I can comfortably eat that, so if I do eat too fast, I know I should be okay as far as feeling too full. If I'm still hungry after that, I'll eat a bit more and take my time. Another thing is to CHEW everything as much as you can. I have found that if i dont chew well, I 1. Get full too fast and 2. My stomach is super unhappy. Being over full or stomach upset is miserable after wls. I have learned the stomach is boss. Hopefully, that improves as time goes on.

[momof2cutekidz 2]

Agreed. I had only taken 3 bites. They were either too large, not chewed well, ate too fast, OR just somehow my new tummy doesn’t like. Either way…never want to feel like that again. Thanks for your reply.

[LindsayT 559]

20 minutes ago, momof2cutekidz said:

Agreed. I had only taken 3 bites. They were either too large, not chewed well, ate too fast, OR just somehow my new tummy doesn’t like. Either way…never want to feel like that again. Thanks for your reply.

For me, I usually know within a bit or 2 if a food will upset my stomach. It's bizarre. You find that happens to you too?

[momof2cutekidz 2]

This is the first food that I have had issues with. Besides deli ham, however, I did know after two bites. It was awful.

[LindsayT 559]

7 minutes ago, momof2cutekidz said:

This is the first food that I have had issues with. Besides deli ham, however, I did know after two bites. It was awful.

It is pretty awful. I have dumped once and it was on the applesauce I had used to take the omeprazole. I think I drank too soon after taking it. The applesauce sauce was no sugar added too. So who knows.

We'll get the hang of it!

[KathyLev 283]

I was going to post the same question about eating too fast. It's hard slowing down ! My husband wolfs his food down . I don't know how many times I've said "Did you even TASTE it ? " I'm a third of the way done and he's finished. I have to constantly remind myself that it's okay if I finish a half hour later than him LOL

[LindsayT 559]

1 minute ago, KathyLev said:

I was going to post the same question about eating too fast. It's hard slowing down ! My husband wolfs his food down . I don't know how many times I've said "Did you even TASTE it ? " I'm a third of the way done and he's finished. I have to constantly remind myself that it's okay if I finish a half hour later than him LOL

It's crazy that 1/4-1/2 cup of food should take about 30 minutes to eat. I too am/was a fast eater. Old habit are hard to break.

[momof2cutekidz 2]

On 06/20/2023 at 10:05, KathyLev said:

I was going to post the same question about eating too fast. It's hard slowing down ! My husband wolfs his food down . I don't know how many times I've said "Did you even TASTE it ? " I'm a third of the way done and he's finished. I have to constantly remind myself that it's okay if I finish a half hour later than him LOL

I literally have to look at my clock and wait two mins. I’m so tired of eating and it’s cold by the time I get 3-4 bites down I just quit. Hard to measure food eaten in any app when I never finish anything I measure out. I’m sure it will get better for all of us.

[ms.sss 14,691]

7 hours ago, momof2cutekidz said:

I literally have to look at my clock and wait two mins.

i did this too. i set the timer on my watch to make me wait between bites. and yes, it took me FOREVER. i was known to sit with my sad, room-temp bowl of food for 1.5 to two hours. it was interesting.

after a couple months i was able to do it without the timer. BUT i do still have the rare occasion when i still eat too fast (and im 4.5+ years out). its hard to be mindful 100% of the time. but i do my best.

Edited June 20, 2023 by ms.sss