Question:
I diffently need help eating slower I have vomited last 3 nights in a row?

I eat to fast to much. I use the measureing cups and eat with the baby spoons but sometimes I just don't feel full and then I know this is gross I burp from indegestion and everything comes up with it instantly. Help I need a good system from keeping me to stick to just 2oz of full liquid diet. I tryed eating eggs but they don't like to stay down. Am 2 weeks out and still at home because my job is not a desk job and I have not got the strength to make thru a busy 8 hour day. please I need help with bad eating habits. start wt 241 at hospital and now weigh 225.    — sheri B. (posted on November 19, 2002)

November 19, 2002
Bless you! I can totally relate. I'm about six weeks out now and I haven't had any vomitting incidents in the recent past, so I can tell you it should get better! I too was having major issues with eating too fast and vomitting when I was newly pre-op. My first few weeks I could only keep SUGARFREE yogurt and cheese down (my doctor considers those "soft" foods). What about soups? A mashed banana? Those are the only things I could handle in the beginning...that and protein shakes....though I did even have an 'incident' with the famous Carnation Instant Breakfast drink (sugarfree) (I think I must have drank it too fast..). Also, what about instant oatmeal..or grits? I guess what I'm saying is I don't know if I necessarily cured my "eating too fast" issue--I more adjusted the food I was eating. I hope this helps!!!!! KK
   — Karen K.

November 19, 2002
Sheri! Hi, I am now 6 weeks post-op and definitely had the same trouble you did. It is really not good for you to vomit, especially so early post-op. I measure all my foods and liquids and then sometimes will sit in front of the TV and take as long as a 30 minute show to eat or drink(I really had to go slow with the protein shakes as they are so concentrated). Now I am back at work, and usually take lunch at my desk and will use the computer clock to time my meals. Also I found that if I was not drinking enough water I was more likely to be nauseous. Good Luck!!!
   — Wanda A.

November 19, 2002
Hi, I am two months post op, and sometimes I still have this problem. It just happened yesterday at work. I had a couple of bites of chicken and some scalloped potatoes. Needless to say it looked like I didn't eat any of it. Try timing it like other posters have stated. I did this at first, and didn't puke when I was on the liquid and puree diets. I took a small sip or bite waited a minute or two, and then took the next sip or bite. Good luck.
   — Tammy .

November 19, 2002
sheri first i want to congratulate u on ur surgery & wish u a speedy recovery. when u eat, after u have inserted the food into ur mouth PUT UR UTENSIL DOWN. do not pick it up again until u have chewed thoroughly & swallowed all. i had to do this & in fact, still do or i too get sick, & i am 11 mos post op. get an egg timer or other time gadget & place it in front of u when u eat. rest between bites for a minute if u wish, or take 4 or 5 bites & rest, whatever works for u. eat with someone & converse while u r eating. this someone might even watch u eat as u talk & dine, & kindly remind u to slow down. thats what my dh does & im glad he does. these r just a few suggestions i can give u to slow down at meal time. as far as what u can eat...my surgeon puts all his patients on a pureed & soft food, eat anything u want diet for the first 6 weeks. (within reason of course). my honey bought me a blender stick & i pureed solid food into soft food. maybe u can call ur surgeon & ask him if this is acceptable, as it certainly extends ur choice of foods & satisfies ur taste buds for the flavors they r looking for...ie: beef, pork, poultry etc. i also have a problem with eggs staying down. in the beginning i didnt know how to tell if eggs would agree with me that day or not. now all i have to do is think of an egg & the different ways i like it prepared, then i pay very close attention to what 'hitler' (my pouch's name lol) is saying. if i am not thinking 'mmmmmmmm' at this point, i know that there will be no eggs entering this body that day. lol. keep up the good work & bear in mind that it does get easier as time passes. good luck to u.
   — sheryl titone