Reading your avocado suggestion made me smile—I wish I'd thought of that earlier. I've been sticking mostly to soups and smoothies, and honestly, it's getting old fast. Sweet potatoes with cinnamon sound like a great idea too; I'll definitely give that a try.
I'm still in the early stages after my extraction and implant procedure, so hearing about your experience with recovery sneaking up on you is reassuring. Right now, I'm hyper-aware of every little sensation and constantly worried about doing something wrong (like accidentally biting down too hard or brushing too close to the area). It's comforting to know that eventually things just...go back to normal without even realizing it.
Did you find yourself gradually easing back into regular foods, or was there a specific moment when you felt confident enough to eat normally again? I'm trying to gauge what to expect, but I suppose everyone's timeline is different. Either way, your post gives me hope that I'll get there eventually. Thanks for sharing your experience—it really helps ease some of my anxiety.
"Did you find yourself gradually easing back into regular foods, or was there a specific moment when you felt confident enough to eat normally again?"
For me, it was definitely gradual—one day I just realized I wasn't cutting my sandwich into tiny, cautious bites anymore, lol. I remember being paranoid about popcorn kernels for MONTHS though... kept imagining one sneaking into the implant site and causing chaos. But honestly, you'll probably surprise yourself by how quickly you move past the anxiety and back into normal eating habits. Hang in there, you've got this.
