How do I keep from swallowing food whole? (Stilll A Pre Op)

I have a habit of taking a bite and chewing just enough to get the food wet and then swallowing it whole. Even though it often hurts going down, I just can't stop. I've been trying to "teach" myself not to do this, but I just can't seem to control it. I can take tiny bites and try to count the times I chew aiming for 30 before I swallow, but...I start to gag after like 10 times. Any ideas how I can stop this problem before surgery?

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