Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but honestly, mashed potatoes saved me even more. Soft, filling, and zero sneaky bits to worry about. Rice sounds like a nightmare—did you have trouble with other small grains too, like quinoa or couscous? I avoided them just in case. Anyway, you're totally right, it does get better pretty quickly...hang tight!
"Rice sounds like a nightmare—did you have trouble with other small grains too, like quinoa or couscous? I avoided them just in case."
Yeah, rice was a total no-go for my kid too...we didn't even attempt quinoa or couscous because I was paranoid they'd get stuck somewhere. Honestly, I stuck mostly to soups and smoothies at first—less anxiety about hidden bits. Did anyone else have trouble trusting foods even after the doc gave the all-clear? Took me a while to ease up and stop hovering over every meal...
Same here, rice was a hassle for me too—felt like I spent forever rinsing my mouth just to make sure nothing was hiding in there. Weirdly enough, quinoa wasn't as bad since it's softer and doesn't wedge itself quite as stubbornly. But honestly, even after the doc gave the thumbs-up, I was still poking around nervously after every meal. Took me weeks before I stopped obsessively checking...guess old habits die hard, right?
"Took me weeks before I stopped obsessively checking...guess old habits die hard, right?"
Haha, totally relate to this! After my bone graft, I remember being super cautious about food too. Rice was definitely enemy number one—felt like a mini treasure hunt every time I brushed. Weirdly enough, pasta was my safe zone since it didn't sneak into those tiny spaces as much.
One thing that helped me ease up on the obsessive checking was gradually reintroducing foods step-by-step. Started with softer stuff like mashed potatoes and oatmeal, then slowly moved onto more challenging textures. Each successful meal without issues boosted my confidence a bit more. Eventually, I stopped worrying so much and just enjoyed eating again.
It's funny how our brains get stuck in these cautious routines even after the doc gives the green light. But hey, better safe than sorry, right? Glad to hear I'm not alone in this quirky post-surgery habit...
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who got stuck in that loop. Honestly, even as someone who deals with dental stuff every day, I still found myself obsessing after my own procedure. It was like my professional brain knew better, but my anxious brain kept whispering "just check one more time..."
Funny you mention rice—I swear, tiny grains are the sneakiest things ever. I ended up avoiding sushi for months because of that paranoia. Pasta was a lifesaver for me too, though I probably overdid it on mac and cheese during recovery.
But seriously, easing back into normal foods gradually is the way to go. Each meal without disaster really does help calm those nerves. Eventually, you just realize you're eating normally again without even noticing. Hang in there—sounds like you're already on the right track!
