Really stupid question..

[JessicaAnn 564]

I start my pre op diet in 2 days, so I went shopping for all re and post op items. My surgeon has us going home from the hospital on puréed food. I was reading through my booklet and it says to chew each bite between 25-30 times. Does that go for purée too? I mean, I can't picture chewing yogurt, but are you supposed to? I guess if you chew it then it will Water down with saliva? Gross, but I was just wondering!

[Stef_L 76]

When i ate yogurt and stuff, I just kind of swished it around my mouth a little bit- like you said, to Water it down..... that does sound gross when you say it out loud lol

[Chelenka 827]

Don't worry about trying to chew yogurt! LOL! Just eat it slowly, savor and enjoy it! Do thoroughly chew any food that one would normally chew!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

[journeybegins05032013 8]

Personally since Yogurt and Jello are considered "liquids" on some diets, I just eat it normally.

[JessicaAnn 564]

Thanks guys.. I know it sounds really dumb lol. I just want to do everything exactly right, but was too embarrassed to ask my surgeon. I'd rather get laughed at by Internet strangers then my surgeon!