Totally get the ramen and oatmeal struggle—been there myself after dental surgery. But gotta gently disagree on the mac 'n cheese front. Comforting, sure, but nutritionally it's pretty lacking, especially when your body's trying to heal. I found soups like lentil or split pea were just as soft, budget-friendly, and packed with protein and nutrients. Plus, you can batch-cook and freeze portions...way easier than daily blender battles, haha.
"way easier than daily blender battles, haha."
Haha, blender battles are no joke...been there, done that. Honestly, soups were a lifesaver for me too, but I was always paranoid about bits getting stuck near the graft site. Lentil soup sounds great nutritionally, but I stuck mostly to smooth purees just to be safe. Healing after dental surgery is stressful enough without worrying about food complications. Glad you found something that worked well!
"Honestly, soups were a lifesaver for me too, but I was always paranoid about bits getting stuck near the graft site."
Yeah, totally get that paranoia...I remember constantly checking with my tongue to make sure nothing was stuck. Smooth purees were my go-to as well, but I found that blending soups twice and then straining them through a fine mesh sieve really helped ease my anxiety. Lentil soup sounds nutritious, but did you find it caused any irritation or inflammation? I've heard mixed things about legumes post-surgery.
I had lentil soup too at first, thinking it'd be gentle enough...but honestly, it made me feel a bit sore afterward. Not sure if it was just me being overly cautious or if legumes really can cause irritation. Switched to carrot-ginger soup after that and things felt way calmer. Maybe it's worth testing small amounts first to see how your mouth reacts?
"Not sure if it was just me being overly cautious or if legumes really can cause irritation."
Honestly, I wondered the same thing after my procedure. Lentils seemed harmless enough, but I felt a weird sensitivity afterward too. Maybe it's something about the texture or tiny particles getting stuck? Now I'm curious—has anyone noticed similar reactions with other seemingly gentle foods, like oatmeal or mashed potatoes? Just trying to figure out if it's specific ingredients or more about texture and consistency...
