JawSurgeryDiet(PureeandSoftDiet).docVIP

Jaw Surgery Diet (Puree and Soft Diet) This information describes what you can eat while you are on a puréed or mechanical soft diet. It includes steps you can take to make sure you eat well, even if you have problems chewing or swallowing. Sample menus and recipes are included. Eating well as part of a healthy lifestyle can help strengthen your body and increase your overall well-being. Foods in puréed and mechanical soft diets have a smoother texture than regular foods. For individuals with a normal digestive system, they do not require chewing to swallow. You may need to be on a puréed or mechanical soft diet if you: Have had jaw surgery where you are limited in chewing or ability to open Have a functional problem with chewing or swallowing (such as missing teeth) Had mouth surgery – sore mouth Are undergoing treatment for cancer that is affecting the mouth or throat Have trouble moving or have lost feeling in parts of your mouth, such as your lips or tongue If you experience any of the following signs or symptoms during or after swallowing, you should contact Dr Wagner: Coughing Food particles lodging in your mouth and or throat Breathing problems Wet voice or excessive phlegm Lung infection (pneumonia) Maintaining or Regaining Weight Your caloric need is the number of calories you need every day to maintain your weight. Finding out this information can help prevent you from losing weight. Also, you can increase the number of calories if you need to gain weight. Each person has a different caloric need. This need is based on: Age Sex Height and weight Level of physical activity Generally, people who are older or less active have a lower caloric need. Your doctor and dietitian can help you find out your caloric need. However, the easiest way to check if you are eating enough is to watch your weight. Try to weigh yourself twice a week. If you are losing weight, write a list of all the foods that you eat. Do this for a few days. Have your dietitian look it over to