How come I dont have to chew food well for it to go down okay?

I am wondering why I don't seem to have to chew my food into mush before I swallow. I am almost 7 months postop, and other than feeling full quicker and not eating as much, everything is the same. Is my stoma enlarged? Also, I seem to be able to eat larger amounts than I thought I'd be able to. I am down 105 pounds or so.....so I am happy with the weight loss. I guess I just thought if I didn't chew food really well, it would get stuck or something. I also sip liquids while I'm eating...this has been the most difficult for me, as I was a gulper before surgery, able to gulp 6 glasses of ice tea down with meals. Thanks for any input

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