Accidentally ate too much 😫

[GatorGal_81]

Hey all, looking for tips on dealing with nausea after eating too much. I'm in my second week on the 0.25mg dose, and the med is definitely working. I've dropped almost 5 pounds and am eating way less. I decided to have a baked potato that I roasted in the oven for like an hour, and now I feel SO sick. Guess I can't eat a whole potato anymore.

 

[Funky-King]

Don't wait until you feel full to stop eating. Reduce your portions dramatically. If you think about not wanting another bite, stop. It's a learning process, but you'll get the hang of it.

 

[Dose-Sis]

It just takes time and practice. The nausea should go away as you digest. You'll learn to avoid eating so much. You're only 2 weeks in. Let your body and brain adjust to the new normal. Some ginger or peppermint tea might help in the meantime. Good luck!

 

[True_Pizza]

It's so strange, I've stopped craving certain foods. Since starting on Ozempic, I've been taking just a few bites and then stopping. I don't finish a whole plate of food anymore. I overate once, and I felt awful all day. Hopefully, your nausea will improve over time. I only get it sometimes in the morning if my stomach is empty and the acid is bothering me. I'll drink some water in the middle of the night if I wake up.

 

[Petal]

I'm still figuring this out myself. I woke up choking on vomit the other night. Walks, sipping water, or even chewing gum while walking helps me.

 

[ToneLady]

I lost this battle a couple of times when I was on it and threw up both times... Peppermint tea and something like Pepto and eating REALLY slowly are key!

 

[Gym_Strong4]

Walk it off, girl.

 

[Calorie_Great]

Try an antacid or Gas-X, or just let it come back up (which I know is gross).

 

[GatorGal_81]

I think a good idea is to portion food out on a salad-sized plate. 1/4 of the plate for carbs, 1/4 for protein, and 1/2 for non-starchy veggies. Eat the protein first, then the veggies, then the carbs. And eat SLOWLY so you don't get that sudden feeling of fullness.

 

[Funky-King]

If you tend to overeat, try using smaller plates and utensils, or even chopsticks. It will slow you down and help you realize you're full before you feel stuffed. I usually aim for about 1/4 cup of food, wait 25-30 minutes. If I'm still hungry, I eat a couple more bites and wait again.

 

[Dose-Sis]

Club soda really helps me. Just a few sips.

 

[True_Pizza]

Drink water!

 

[Petal]

Anyone else experiencing brain fog on this stuff?

 

[ToneLady]

This is going to be controversial, but if you are really suffering, force yourself to throw up and then don't overeat next time. Because with the delayed gastric emptying it's going to take forever for that feeling to go away...

 

[GatorGal_81]

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'll try the peppermint tea and smaller portions next time. Fingers crossed I learn my lesson!

 

[Calorie_Great]

I'm so scared of getting super nauseous! I haven't even started my injections yet. Some people talk about 'projectile vomiting' like it's NBD!

 

[True_Pizza]

I'm so scared of getting super nauseous! I haven't even started my injections yet. Some people talk about 'projectile vomiting' like it's NBD!

Honestly, you mostly hear the bad experiences. People who are doing fine usually don't post about it. Millions of people take it without major problems.

 

[Gym_Strong4]

Anyone else experiencing brain fog on this stuff?

I started taking a B-12 supplement, and it seems to help. Maybe ask your doctor about it?

 

[Dose-Sis]

I've read that eating more protein can really help with the nausea. Something to consider!

 

[fuzzy-flax]

Week 7 on 5mg here and I'm waking up an hour earlier than before. Sleep shortened but I'm getting so much more done. When I stick to smaller portions and hit protein first, the energy stays steady even if I slip up on portions.