I had my sleeve 7 months ago, and have had no complications (knock wood). I eat just protien and fat, and keep my carbs as low as humanly possible. Since I don't like the low-carb veggies, I eat 2-3 meals each day of beef/chicken/fish, with some aged cheddar for flavor. My other 1-2 meals each day consist of 1 Quest bar. My question is about keeping hunger at bay.

Wouldn't we feel full longer if we DIDN'T chew quite so thoroughly? I'm thinking of meat in particular. And I don't mean swallowing huge chunks unchewed - I just mean chewing a bit less than "to the consistency of applesauce." Wouldn't that keep the sleeve busy longer, and therefore keep the hunger at bay longer?

Would there be drawbacks to doing this?

I had my sleeve 7 months ago, and have had no complications (knock wood). I eat just protien and fat, and keep my carbs as low as humanly possible. Since I don't like the low-carb veggies, I eat 2-3 meals each day of beef/chicken/fish, with some aged cheddar for flavor. My other 1-2 meals each day consist of 1 Quest bar. My question is about keeping hunger at bay.

Wouldn't we feel full longer if we DIDN'T chew quite so thoroughly? I'm thinking of meat in particular. And I don't mean swallowing huge chunks unchewed - I just mean chewing a bit less than "to the consistency of applesauce." Wouldn't that keep the sleeve busy longer, and therefore keep the hunger at bay longer?

Would there be drawbacks to doing this?

It may hurt? I dont really know I just know what I dont chew really good hurts and sometimes is rejected.

I do know when I eat certain meats I stay fuller longer. I haven't been chewing my food to applesauce consistency for a while now. I've just kinda felt my way through. Never had anything bother my stomach but I do joke that I have a sleeve of steel,

At about 3 months I started chewing less and taking bigger bites and it does help you feel full longer. When I eat that way with a dense Protein like chicken I usually have to wait almost an hour before I feel like I'm not full anymore.

I ate chicken way too fast today and didn't chew as well as I should have and I threw up for the first time since my surgery 1 month ago. Maybe it gets better over time but I learned my lesson for now.

The opening of a tight sleeve is much smaller than the esophagus, so pieces too big may not get through

I had similar thoughts about tough meat vs tender meat. I cook a lot of pork loin and if not cooked long enough, it is very chewy and tough. I've tried it both ways - eating it tender and eating it still tough. I have not noticed a difference in how long I stay full.

I only followed the applesauce rule for the first 6 months or so. now I am 15 months out and chew to a normal consistency. I still try to eat slow though or I will get very uncomfortable. I agree that having bigger chunks will keep the stomach busy longer. liquified stuff just slides through now.