So if you are on a liquid diet, can you chew food and spit it out before you swallow it? This way nothing goes down the hatch, but you still get to taste real food. I am getting desperate lol

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Lol yes thats cheating... Plus you're only tempting yourself to swallow so I would avoid it at all cost.. Wait till u get to soft liquids then u can actually blend your food to liquid or purée it

Are you post-op??? Think how you would feel if you accidentally swallowed something solid!!!???!!! You can do this!!! Chew some ice or read a book... You can get pass this stage successfully!!!

SF popsicles. Chewing and spitting can lead to an eating disorder. Dont' do it!

There is an eating disorder that involves chewing and spitting it out. I saw an episode of Intervention where a girl was doing this. It is gross to see.

My surgery was before Christmas, so when I made Christmas Cookies for my husband, I did chew and spit but only to ensure that the cookie dough was good. It wasn't very satisfying and it wasn't even very helpful in gauging the taste.

Try to deal with the liquid diet. It isn't forever. You can do this!

I know of some gals who have this eating disorder. Don't start it, it is not worth the risk.

I am pre-op and having surgery tomorrow. I guess I thought I was being creative and inventive lol I didnt realize that it is an eating disorder. Living with 2 young kids and a husband eating Chinese food was just killing me tonight. I got through it. Thank you for the feedback and your kind words of encouragement =)

OMG I thought it was just me. I wanted a piece of grilled chicken soooooo dang bad, I almost took out the lil kid who had it.... Come on 4/12

An occassional mouthful and then spitting is not going to hurt you. Of course, as with anything, keep it in moderation. I went through a period during the puree stage where all I wanted was to feel texture and some great tasting food. I chewed and spit every now and then to get the desire out of my system. It is not cheating....it's just the emotional desire that you have been use to up until now. You will be fine and this stage will be over soon. Just hang in there and all will be fine.