I have the same problem; especially on very bad days. I realized that part of it was that I spent so much energy cutting my food that when it came time to chewing I was too tired and was just swallowing too big of bites. Having been on a puree diet and hating every moment of it I now avoid tough meats (i.e. chicken, steak and pork) and lean toward fish. If I am going to have them I ask my boyfriend to cut it up in small pieces for me- it's humiliating but I always think back to that puree. I also avoid stringy veggies such as cooked onions and melted cheeses.

Generally speaking if its a very very very bad night I eat mashed potatoes. I try to get my nutrients in the AM when I am stronger.