I Need To Chew But I Am Not Really Hungry.

[FluffyBleu76 32]

I have this insatiable desire to have something in my mouth (OK, I know how that sounds and I did laugh a little when I typed it ). I need to chew or something. I tried chewing some bread, It tasted awful and I spat it out. I don't know if this is just a habit of overeating- having something to eat in your mouth- or if this is just a feeling I need since I am still on liquids. I am not consciously sick of them but has anyone else experienced that?

[tmorgan813 13]

Yes, I have. I don't know where you are in what you can eat, but I am still on pureed food. My doctor told me I could have canned tuna with mayo. This had really helped with my need to chew. I will admit that even though I chew it to almost nothing, it does help me with that need. I also do the same with a hard boiled egg. I mush it really well with my fork (no big pieces) and add a little mayo. This too helps. One last thing I did was cook lima Beans until they were really soft. Then I pureed them. They come out very thick (almost paste like if you don't add a lot of the "juice they were cooked in") and this helps too. I hope I helped a little. Oh, and one last thing, sugar free Popsicles help too. Even though you have to wait until they melt, they do break off in your mouth and you can mush it down and it gives you some texture. Good luck!!!!

[Lissa 2,631]

SF popsicles are my recommendation as well. That gives you the chewing sensation plus some hydration at the same time.

Good luck!!

[M_Johnson 43]

I do SF popsicles or sometimes when I don't want to look at another popsicle, I will suck on a SF candie like werthers.

[Jswilbur 42]

sugar free Popsicles are my life saver!

[FluffyBleu76 32]

Thanks everyone! I just replenished my stock of SF popsicles.