Pureed vs. Chewing very good

Hello, Honestly, what is the difference between pureed and chewing your tiny little bites of chicken (or what ever meat) very, very well??? I can't hack pureed meat . But, if I chew a pencil eraser size bite a bunch of times until it is basically liquid, isn't that the same as pureed? Just curious on what ya'all thoughts were! Thanks!!! Jenn 12/27/04 RNY -23

HI too couldn't do the pureed food. I just chew well and I haven't had any problems with that. Just make sure you cut your food up first so you don't mistakenly take to big a bite of food.....Good Luck! Roxie B RNY 12/14/04

hi. i only pureed for a couple of days then started just chewing my food really well. and it's funny because it's not as hard to chew food until it's liquid as i originally thought. sue