After jaw
surgery it may take a while to be able to eat and drink normally again. You
will probably begin on liquids only, and gradually progress onto pureed or soft
foods, before returning to solid foods.
During
the hospitalization, Newcare are provided 3 times a day. In some cases, some
patients might need to use straws(Especially IVRO).
Alongside Newcare, you can
drink water and other beverages,
but fruit juice and milk can cause heartburn
and diarrhea, respectively.
When you
are able to open and close your mouth
more freely you can begin to introduce
some soft foods.
If necessary, you could use a food blender or
processor to
puree your food. Foods should be cooked
until tender and placed into a bowl or
food processor
with suitable liquid diet.
As you
begin chewing again, foods can be chopped,
minced or mashed to suit your needs.
It often helps to add
sauce or gravy to make foods moist
which makes swallowing
easier.
Food Choices
A variety of nutrients are needed to
help you heal and maintain good health.
Meal Planning
You may find it easier to have five or
six smaller meals in a day rather than fewer large meals. Taking food in liquid
form is both times consuming and tiring, and liquids tend to be more filling.
For portion size, refer to the food choices section.
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