Question:
Is there anyone who had the surgery who doesn't have any bottom teeth

I haven't had bottom teeth for years and am finding it very hard to chew    — reader8853 (posted on April 30, 2006)

April 30, 2006
I don't have personal experience to share, but I am sure your nutritionist has dealt with this issue before and would have creative suggestions for you. Best of luck!
   — Jeanie

May 1, 2006
Well as I see it you have two options...One is get a bottom plate of false teeth or get a chopper and chop all of your food before you eat it...I am kind of the same boat...I am preop but I have most of my back teeth gone, my wisdom teeth have grown in there but they don't line up and I have a hard time chewing anything very good... So I bought a magic bullet blender to puree my food and also a cheap manual baby food grinder.....Chewing is an issue now so I know it is going to be after surgery....Good luck to you!
   — Debbie B.

May 1, 2006
You can buy a small food processor at Wal-Mart for about $8.00. I have one I purchased at a Supermarket when my husband had his teeth extracted for dentures. they work very well and will chop up the toughest steak and make it taste good!
   — dande41