Scrambled eggs were actually one of the easier things for me, but I totally get the anxiety about bits getting stuck. I spent way too much time in front of the bathroom mirror with a flashlight on my phone, obsessively checking if anything was lingering around the stitches. Smoothies definitely helped, though I found myself getting bored after a few days of the same recipes. Ended up experimenting with peanut butter and cocoa powder—tasted like dessert but kept me full way longer.
Honestly, going back to work after two days sounds intense. I waited until day four, and even then, talking on calls was tricky. Felt like my jaw got tired after just a few minutes of conversation, and I had to keep sipping water constantly. Netflix burnout is real for sure; I resorted to reorganizing my spice cabinet (something I'd put off forever), which turned into a surprisingly therapeutic activity. Who knew expired cumin from 2017 could spark so much introspection?
I'm curious though—did anyone else feel like their recovery time was way longer than what the dentist initially suggested? Mine said I'd be "pretty much normal" after three or four days, but honestly, it took closer to ten before I felt comfortable eating anything remotely crunchy or chewy. Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but I'd love to hear if others had similar experiences...
My dentist gave me the same optimistic timeline, but honestly, I bounced back quicker than expected. By day three, I was cautiously munching on soft pasta and even managed some shredded chicken without too much trouble. Guess everyone's healing pace is different...though I totally relate to the jaw fatigue during calls. Felt like I'd run a marathon after a 15-minute Zoom meeting, haha. Peanut butter smoothies sound amazing though—wish I'd thought of that combo!
Interesting you mention jaw fatigue after Zoom calls...I experienced something similar after my own extraction. Do you think it's related more to the muscle strain from keeping your mouth slightly tense, or just general post-procedure tiredness? For me, I noticed chewing soft foods was manageable pretty early too, but talking for extended periods felt oddly exhausting. Also, did anyone else find cold foods like smoothies more soothing than warm dishes? Peanut butter smoothies do sound great though—wish I'd tried that combo myself earlier.
I noticed the same thing about cold foods—smoothies and ice cream felt way better than soups or warm stuff. Wonder if it's because the cold numbs things a bit? Talking definitely wore me out more than eating, too... maybe it's just different muscles?
