Cold whole milk can be used to thin puddings, yogurt, cereal, sandwiches, ice cream, and cakes. You may eat anything that can be thinned into liquid form. Experiment with different foods and flavors. Don’t forget to add variety to your meals. Extremely hot or cold food can be uncomfortable to eat, especially through a straw. Initially, you will find it easier to use the plastic syringe to squirt liquid inside your cheek to the back of your mouth - when comfortable, you can use a straw or drink from a glass. Instead of eating the usual 3 meals a day, eat more frequent small meals to increase caloric and nutritional intake. You can purchase liquid nutritional supplements (such as Ensure ® or Boost ®) in grocery stores or pharmacies. It is especially important to drink adequate amounts of fluids, 3–4 liters per day. You will be limited to a liquid diet until your jaws are no longer tightly held together. You may lose 5–10% of your normal body weight while jaws are wired shut. It is not unusual to lose 5–10 lbs during the first week after surgery-this is mostly water weight. It is essential that your body receive adequate fluids and nourishment to maintain your nutritional status and promote healing. Since your jaws may be held together with elastics, you will require what is called a balanced fluid diet (pureed in a blender).
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