I have been reading all of the questions and answers here and am kind of baffled

as to the different advice given from different people. When I had my WLS, my surgeon told me that he wanted me to take at least 45 minutes to an hour to eat a meal, chewing slowly, measuring portions, etc. In reading the posts in answers to several questions regarding diet, I am seeing a lot of people admonishing others for taking longer than 15 minutes to eat. I was of the understanding that one could eat the right portion, but eating it too fast could stretch the pouch out in the same way that eating too much can do. I wonder if there is a difference in the way we are told the "what nots" and "what to's" based on the standard of care from different parts of the country. I could sure use some advice on this one, as I really have a big problem making one meal last 45 minutes. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give.

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