random thought about big bites

I was just thinking, I do much better with ground meats rather than solids pieces.  I think that's because I can take smaller bites and get it chewed easier.  And that got me thinking more,   pre-op I would take big bites of food.  Why?  Because I have a very big overbite and biting off a small piece was very hard.  So I would bite/tear the food at the weak point of the item.  This then made me eat faster (bigger bites at a time) and make it easier to eat a lot.  Obviously it is not the only reason I was severely morbidly obese, but it contributed.  I still struggle with large bites from time to time (the surgery was on my stomach, not my teeth!). Any thoughts? Is this somethng you have experienced?

I have always been a very fast eater and new before surgery I may struggle with this.......I do struggle to slowwwwwwwwwwww down and to take much smaller bites......... my only problem that I have had that I struggle with. Following the rules, not eating sugar or anything white a piece of cake.............. the above, uhhhhhh not so easy......... sighhhhhh I am working on it.......

I just had a foamy moment this afternoon. It was caused by big bites....eating to fast and not chewing enough. MY BAD!  I have more problems with chicken and steak. Also leftovers don't always do well.  Myrtis

This is one of my biggest problems, that's why I advocate practicing as much as possible prior to surgery.  The only suggestion I have is to try eating with baby utensils for a bit and see if that slows you down. Good luck. Ellen