Not eating slow

[Mindy Cotton]

10 weeks post-op I have lost 44 lbs. I am having the most pain when getting food stuck and it last 18 to 24 hours does any one else experience this also.

 

[Bill S.]

I tend to eat too fast too without realizing it sometimes I’ve only gotten food stuck once . The only time I get stomach pain is if I eat too fast or eat too much cause I don’t know if I’m full half the time

 

[Badgy]

I tend to eat too fast too without realizing it sometimes I’ve only gotten food stuck once . The only time I get stomach pain is if I eat too fast or eat too much cause I don’t know if I’m full half the time

Is it normal to not know?

 

[Taxman]

I get a stomach ache (a low ache that lasts for hours) if I eat meat too fast. Our bodies take time to recognize that we are full (I heard 20 minutes with a normal size stomach). With our reduced capacity stomachs, that 20 minutes is too late for most of us unless we eat v e r y s l o w l y. Hang in there, it gets better with time.

 

[mmitti]

Are you chewing enough? You should be turning it to liquid before swallowing.

 

[Bill S.]

I sometimes forget

 

[Mindy Cotton]

10 weeks post-op I have lost 44 lbs. I am having the most pain when getting food stuck and it last 18 to 24 hours does any one else experience this also.

I have to really stay focused when I eat. My food gets stuck in the pouch .

 

[Brenda2010]

I have to really stay focused when I eat. My food gets stuck in the pouch .

That's a tough habit to break! I still catch myself eating too quickly sometimes at a year in!

 

[Roseanne37]

I tend to eat too fast too without realizing it sometimes I’ve only gotten food stuck once . The only time I get stomach pain is if I eat too fast or eat too much cause I don’t know if I’m full half the time

What do you mean be getting food stuck, where does it get stuck. Do you choke? Or, get sick

 

[Brenda2010]

What do you mean be getting food stuck, where does it get stuck. Do you choke? Or, get sick

Hey Roseanne,

In the early stages for me, If I didn't chew well enough or ate quickly, I would feel that bite in my lower esophagus (in the spot right as it would be trying to enter the pouch). It would just take some time to break down, which was uncomfortable but I didn't feel like I had to choke or vomit. When this would happen, I'd take tiny sips of water every few minutes to help break it down. It only happened a couple times because once you experience it, you definitely want to avoid it happening again.

 

[Taxman]

Hey Roseanne,

In the early stages for me, If I didn't chew well enough or ate quickly, I would feel that bite in my lower esophagus (in the spot right as it would be trying to enter the pouch). It would just take some time to break down, which was uncomfortable but I didn't feel like I had to choke or vomit. When this would happen, I'd take tiny sips of water every few minutes to help break it down. It only happened a couple times because once you experience it, you definitely want to avoid it happening again.

+1000 I get the "uncomfortable feeling" and it can last for hours!

 

[Roseanne37]

Hey Taxman!!! I just noticed your tickler--88.5 lbs lost--That's amazing!! Keep up the good work. Didn't you start your journey in Dec??

 

[Roseanne37]

Thank you for explaining about how food gets stuck. I should have made a handbook with all these important notes. I really have to concentrate on taking small bites and chewing & chewing into an applesauce consistency. And sipping my drinks. I feel like Pooh of little mind (Winnie that is), so much to remember!!

 

[Taxman]

Hey Taxman!!! I just noticed your tickler--88.5 lbs lost--That's amazing!! Keep up the good work. Didn't you start your journey in Dec??

Dec 2 to be exact. I had my follow up psych meeting last week. He suggested setting mini goals. I set 275 as my next step. Then 250. Each one should be attainable .

 

[Brenda2010]

Dec 2 to be exact. I had my follow up psych meeting last week. He suggested setting mini goals. I set 275 as my next step. Then 250. Each one should be attainable .

That's awesome, congratulations!!!

 

[Brenda2010]

Thank you for explaining about how food gets stuck. I should have made a handbook with all these important notes. I really have to concentrate on taking small bites and chewing & chewing into an applesauce consistency. And sipping my drinks. I feel like Pooh of little mind (Winnie that is), so much to remember!!

In the very beginning, all you need to focus on is staying hydrated, so sip, sip, sip. Ice chips help too and it's nice to have something to crunch on. You're going to do great.

 

[Roseanne37]

Dec 2 to be exact. I had my follow up psych meeting last week. He suggested setting mini goals. I set 275 as my next step. Then 250. Each one should be attainable .

That's great advise--thanks for sharing it. A follow-up psych appt. I haven't heard of that requirement before. (But, I like the advise)