Hi Everyone,

So this week I'm on pureed food. I'm finding it SO difficult not to drink while eating food. I've done it a few times, and then I can't eat as much, making me feel full super fast. I know that I'm not supposed to because it makes the food slide through faster, so I'm trying very hard not do it.

I've always been a huge drinker of beverages while eating. After eating, my mouth just feels so dry and I want to reach for a nice glass of cold Water. I was thinking maybe gum might be a good option? I can pop it in my mouth, and boom, saliva to help with thirst. (My nut says gum is okay to chew and mints).

What do you after you eat to help stop the urge to drink something? Was this something easy for you to overcome or do you still struggle with it?

Any tips would be great!

It does get easier, but a tiny sip here and there is fine for me per my dr. just minimal.

It might sound weird but i was having a big problem not eating and drinking at the same time until i started adding a chilled fruit to my meals. Its weird but when i would normally have taken a drink i have a bite of pineapple or strawberry and the coldness kind of satiates the urge to drink. Weird but works for me. If i dont do that i find myself cutting meals short just to get to the drink.

My NUT had my to swish n spit after eating if I needed to or brush my teeth. Worked great til I got the hang of it.