NUT had interesting info about why to chew, chew, chew

[AtlantaRed 651]

I am pre-sleeve and had my first NUT appointment last week. I know all docs and all NUTs are different in their info, but she said something in regards to why we need to chew, chew, chew that I haven't seen on the forums yet.

She explained that the large portion of the stomach that is removed is the part responsible for grinding the food that we swallow. Therefore, if we don't chew the food well before we swallow, it sits and has nothing to start grinding and that is why a lot of people either have significant pain when they swallow something too big or they throw it up.

I found that interesting and thought I would share. Again, no clue if it is true or not but it was something I had not seen mentioned before.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

That was actually one of the things they told me during my health and nutrition class.

[lrs 33]

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the info.

[AtlantaRed 651]

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the info.

You're welcome! Even though I am a rule follower and would do it anyway, it is helpful to understand why.

[Dickens22 62]

Thanks for the help!

[aliekat55 157]

xclnt info. that helps a lot. I could not figure out why i would have trouble with a tiny bit of food if i swallowed too soon -out of habit. now i know. i am being very careful because that pressure feeling is awful and pacing for 25+ minutes is not fun. I even had trouble with Peanut Butter ( smooth) when i took too big a slurp--peanut butter! it just sat there for 40 minutes. I cant even look at a container without feeling sick.

[Danilax 56]

I didn't know that, thanks for sharing!

[McButterpants 2,846]

I was told to chew, chew and chew some more but was never told why. Good information! Thanks for sharing. I love this forum...I have learned so much.

Good luck to you!

[AtlantaRed 651]

So glad to help! I've learned a lot from here too. The NUT was impressed with all I already knew! lol