Question:
5 1/2 weeks post op...and worried about overeating...

I had surgery on 9/4/02 and feeling pretty good other than an occaisional bout of nausea and some slight pressure in my chest after eating. I think this is due to eating too fast, rather than eating too much, as I can barely get down 1/4 cup of solid food. I have been on solids for a week and a half. Have any of you had or are having the same experience I am after you were released to eat solid foods?    — mjlward1 (posted on October 11, 2002)

October 12, 2002
Yes!! I still, at 10 months out have that same feeling when I eat to fast. A little word of advice, try to slow down NOW, I still struggle with eating too fast, I always was a fast eater and it is not the best thing for us...you can overeat because you are shoving it in too fast, and that uncomfortable feeling can get pretty intense and you can't do anything except wait it out!!!...Best wishes on your journey. Open RNY/Distal (278) lost 105 lbs so far (173)
   — Patricia R.

October 12, 2002
I totally agree with you. Most of the pressure I experience is either from eating too fast or eating to big of bites. It is habit, I guess. As far as the amount of food I can eat, it varies depending on what I am eating. I am almost 7 weeks out.
   — sammygirlwpc

October 12, 2002
If your pouch was 1 oz to start, getting in 2 oz is fine. Just eat every 2 hours (not constantly) and keep the volume small. You'll be glad you did later. I did clear liquids only for 4 weeks, so this was not an issue for me. The soft foods I did next were fine. But my meal size was 1 oz until goal wt.
   — vitalady

October 13, 2002
I found that I had these feeling from two things: Eating too fast Not chewing well enough. Hope it helps, Michael Halpern
   — Michael H.

October 13, 2002
I am 5 weeks out and I am having the same problems, and I find it is because I am eating to fast and not chewing, chewing, chewing like I should. I find if I cut my food into small bites I do alot better, also try using a baby spoon for some foods. I have found if my stomach can't take anymore I burp the excess up and spit it out.
   — DeeDee B.

October 13, 2002
i have the same problem and i was wondering if it was from eating to much
   — jenmeg4599

October 14, 2002
I read that, after a couple of months post-op, taking your meals relatively quickly (10 to 15 minutes)is a good thing. It promotes that "full" feeling and prevents overeating. This feeling is part of the logic of the pouch.
   — Lin B.