Today, I would like to address the important topic of adopting, and maintaining, correct eating habits after weight loss surgery.
As I see more patients who are farther out from weight loss procedures, I often notice that some unwelcome habits are taken up while eating; primarily not paying attention, and reverting to the “old days” of mindless eating. I hear many patients tell me that they eat their meals in front of the television, or engage in reading a newspaper or magazine or computer work.
Obviously what then often happens is that patients forget to take small bites, chew adequately and swallow slowly. This leads to either eating too much, or food getting stuck, which then results in either drinking water to “push” it down, or leaving the table to regurgitate the offending morsel.
It is important to remember the rules of proper eating and stick to them forever.
1. Never skip meals.
2. Eat by the clock; do not rely on appetite.
3. Stop whatever you are doing when meal time arrives.
4. Sit and eat at the table, not in the den or at your office desk.
5. Stick to the healthy portions, and always eat protein first.
6. Minimize snacking between meals.
7. Do not drink at mealtime.
8. Once full, leave the table, or if at a restaurant, ask food to be removed.
9. Pay attention to how you are eating, enjoy the food.
10. Meals should be formal events.
I am confident that following these rules will help continued weight loss, and prevent anxiety about increased food capacity, and discomfort with eating.
Most importantly, please remember to pay attention!
As I see more patients who are farther out from weight loss procedures, I often notice that some unwelcome habits are taken up while eating; primarily not paying attention, and reverting to the “old days” of mindless eating. I hear many patients tell me that they eat their meals in front of the television, or engage in reading a newspaper or magazine or computer work.
Obviously what then often happens is that patients forget to take small bites, chew adequately and swallow slowly. This leads to either eating too much, or food getting stuck, which then results in either drinking water to “push” it down, or leaving the table to regurgitate the offending morsel.
It is important to remember the rules of proper eating and stick to them forever.
1. Never skip meals.
2. Eat by the clock; do not rely on appetite.
3. Stop whatever you are doing when meal time arrives.
4. Sit and eat at the table, not in the den or at your office desk.
5. Stick to the healthy portions, and always eat protein first.
6. Minimize snacking between meals.
7. Do not drink at mealtime.
8. Once full, leave the table, or if at a restaurant, ask food to be removed.
9. Pay attention to how you are eating, enjoy the food.
10. Meals should be formal events.
I am confident that following these rules will help continued weight loss, and prevent anxiety about increased food capacity, and discomfort with eating.
Most importantly, please remember to pay attention!
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