SLOW DOWN!
I am 7 weeks out and I am having the hardest time eating and drinking slowly. I need help. I am causing myself so much discomfort because I cannot get a handle on slowing down. Everything tastes so good and plus I am still dealing with the bubbles. HELP!
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can train myself to slow down?
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can train myself to slow down?
Agree with Kimberly.....count every bite to at least 30 and use smaller utensils. It's really hard work at the beginning as I was a fast eater too.
Stop whatever else your are doing and focus on just eating (don't multi-task or you will go into auto-pilot shovel it in mode without realising). I find this harder when Im at work as Im the queen of multi-tasking so I have to remind myself daily to take time out for me.
Stop whatever else your are doing and focus on just eating (don't multi-task or you will go into auto-pilot shovel it in mode without realising). I find this harder when Im at work as Im the queen of multi-tasking so I have to remind myself daily to take time out for me.
VSG on 09/05/12
I had surgery the day after you did, and this has been the hardest thing for me to learn, too. Just remember, you've been eating one way for XX years (52 for me) so 'unlearning' that and learning something new is bound to be a *****allenging!
I don't know if your nutritionist or surgeon recommended it, but my NUT recommended getting a kid-sized dining set complete with the kiddie fork, spoon, etc. I didn't do it, but I could see where it would be both a visible and tangible reminder to eat less, take smaller bites, slow down, and chew more thoroughly. Mostly, I just try to be 'mindful.' I try to savor each bite, not just make sure I'm chewing it thoroughly.
I hope this helps!
Julie
I don't know if your nutritionist or surgeon recommended it, but my NUT recommended getting a kid-sized dining set complete with the kiddie fork, spoon, etc. I didn't do it, but I could see where it would be both a visible and tangible reminder to eat less, take smaller bites, slow down, and chew more thoroughly. Mostly, I just try to be 'mindful.' I try to savor each bite, not just make sure I'm chewing it thoroughly.
I hope this helps!
Julie
VSG on 09/25/12
I never did the toddler sized utensils thing. I also didn't count my chews. I chewed until the food was almost liquid in my mouth.
It takes some time getting used to it. For me a good indicator early out was if I was burping I was eating too fast and not chewing enough. My nose would start running when I started getting to the full mark. IF you feel either of those - put down the fork.
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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.
VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013