Question:
Anyone else able to take normal bites and eat faster?
I was wondering if anyone else is able to take somewhat normal bites along with chewing well and be done eating in a short amount of time. I've seen others say that it takes anywhere from 15-30 or more minutes to eat. I can usually eat my small meal within 5-10 minutes. I do chew it well and have only gotten sick once (on a pork chop). Is this normal? — Ruthie K. (posted on February 13, 2003)
February 13, 2003
I hope its normal cause I'm able to do the same thing. I just chalk it up
to being lucky. It does take me more lke 15-30 minutes to eat dinner. But
5-10 sounds right for lunch and breakfast. I'm losing wonderfully at 77lbs
in 4 1/2 months. Hope this helps. If it really bugs you, talk to your doc.
Good luck.
— Heather B.
February 13, 2003
Ruthie, I do what you do, I am 6 mos out and down 92lbs, I eat my whole
meal in 10 minutes max, maybe 15...I find that when i eat with friends or
go out for dinner and spread it over a longer period of time I can eat
double even triple, WHICH IS REAL BAD! I even drink water up to 5 mins
before I start to eat (per my nutrionist), this makes me water logged! Good
Luck!
— heathercross
February 13, 2003
Ruthie, I do what you do, I am 6 mos out and down 92lbs, I eat my whole
meal in 10 minutes max, maybe 15...I find that when i eat with friends or
go out for dinner and spread it over a longer period of time I can eat
double even triple, WHICH IS REAL BAD! I even drink water up to 5 mins
before I start to eat (per my nutrionist), this makes me water logged! Good
Luck!
— heathercross
February 13, 2003
I don't know about "NORMAL" but yep thats me! I remember pre op
practicing ~slow long chewing~. I had read about folks that were physically
unable to eat fast and got deathly ill if they swallowed anything too
big... to the point of having to use meat tenderizer (ouch!) I didn't want
any of that! To my dismay I eventually learned I wasn't a dumper nor did I
hafta chew things to a pulp. I have never gotten sick or had anything get
stuck. The only thing different post op for me is the volume I can eat
(thank goodnes!) That's what's <i>normal</i> for me, but I
always try to stay away from labeling <b>anyting</b> as normal
=)
— Denise W.
February 13, 2003
I was wondering about this myself as I scarfed down 12 oz of cottage
cheese. OMG, is that too much to eat, did I eat it too fast? --Jen
— Mrs. Rich
February 13, 2003
Ruthie, I, like you can eat my meals in under 10 minutes. I really have to
think about it to even spread it out that long. I guess it's also because
I am always trying to do something else and just want that instant
gratification and then I am off to another venture. Hopefully this is
normal for us and we will see the results we want to see. I am 4 months
out and have lost 75lbs ... Oh yeah ... so we must be doing something
right.
— Angela B.
February 13, 2003
I pretty much finish my meals within 10 minutes. I do try and chew more
thouroughly than I did preop. If I eat to fast or swallow something that
hasn't been properly chewed, I suffer afterwards.
— Lisa N M.
February 13, 2003
Somewhere along the way (I am 1 year post-op), I just noticed that I
started eating normally-normal size bites and chews-like i did pre-op.
Early post-op you are conscious of every bite and every chew, but it does
change after a certain amount of time (6 months or so??) As for time, it
seems like as soon as the meal is started, I am full! Guess that means I
eat too fast...
— Cindy R.
February 13, 2003
Yes, at about 7 months post-op I was able to take normal bites and eat at a
normal rate of speed. I try to put my fork down between bites because I
will finish long before the people I'm sharing a meal with, so i just enjoy
my food and remember that it's quality over quantity! I'm one year post-op
now and doing very well. I've dropped 122 poubnds and am 10# from my goal
weight. I eat about 4-5 oz of protein 2-3 times/day and a salad or
non-starch veggie with lunch and dinner. I also drink 4-5 24 oz bottles of
water a day and 1-2 cups of coffee. Hope this helps...Diane
— DianeN
February 13, 2003
I finish eating in about 5 minutes... sometimes 10. I'm a fast eater and
don't chew very well. (I'm trying to do better). If I try to make my food
last for 30 minutes then I eat alot more.
— Danmark
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