Some tips:
Chewing: I used an app called "Slow Mow Eating Time" to practice. Its an easy habit to pick up! And after surgery, you will naturally be cautious.
Water: I eat 4 meals a day -- my surgeon had us start this early in the process. In between meals, and after your last meal, focus on drinking 16 oz. of water. You will have 2.5 hours, so easy-peasy!
30 Minute Windows: I set my smart watch to alert me 30 minutes before each meal, and at each meal. I use a the stopwatch feature to time the 30 minutes after eating. The alerts just buzz my wrist, so nobody else is disturbed. For the most part, I can control my environment and stick to my schedule.
Vitamins: I take everything at once first thing in the morning. I use a line called NutraMetrix at the advice of my surgeon.
I never crushed my other meds, I just swallow them.
I am only 6 weeks in, and it has all become very routine. Good luck!!