Question:
I am practicing the chewing of my food carefully.

I am trying to chew my food very carefully but some of it automatically seems to go on down my throat. it sounds silly I know, but it is like I try to keep it in my mouth and it just sneaks on down. I know this is going to be big problems postop. help me please??? [email protected]    — Denise T. (posted on August 23, 1999)

August 23, 1999
What is happening is just your normal swallowing reflex. When food gets to the back of your mouth the reflex takes over. The only thing you can do is try taking smaller bites so that you don't have as much in your mouth at a time.
   — terri S.

August 23, 1999
Believe me, the fear of getting food stuck will train you very quickly. You will probably have some trouble from time to time but you will learn as time goes on.
   — Ken C.