how to take care after sinus lift surgery?

The wedge pillow definitely sounds like a better idea than stacking regular pillows - I tried that once after wisdom teeth removal and ended up with a sore neck for days. Wish I'd known about wedge pillows back then, haha.

Speaking of food, scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but did anyone else find oatmeal helpful? I know it's not exactly savory, but it felt more substantial than smoothies and soups. Plus, you can let it cool down easily to avoid sensitivity issues. Did anyone try adding protein powder or peanut butter to oatmeal or smoothies for extra nutrition? I was worried about getting enough protein during recovery, so curious if others found good ways to sneak it in comfortably...

I totally relate to the protein worry... I was anxious about nutrition after my sinus lift too. Peanut butter in oatmeal worked pretty well for me - felt filling without being heavy. Just be careful with smoothies, sometimes protein powder made mine gritty and irritated my mouth a bit.

I remember worrying about protein too after my sinus lift. Peanut butter oatmeal sounds good, but I found scrambled eggs worked even better for me - soft, easy to eat, and packed with protein. Smoothies were tricky though... I skipped protein powder altogether because it irritated my gums. Instead, I blended Greek yogurt with bananas and berries. It was creamy, gentle on my mouth, and still filling enough to keep hunger away for a while. Might be worth a try if smoothies are your thing.

"Smoothies were tricky though... I skipped protein powder altogether because it irritated my gums."

I totally get the struggle with protein powders - they can be pretty harsh, especially when your gums are already sensitive. Greek yogurt smoothies sound great, but honestly, even yogurt was a bit too tangy for me right after my sinus lift. Weirdly enough, I found avocado smoothies to be a lifesaver. I'd blend avocado with almond milk, a spoonful of honey, and sometimes spinach or mango for sweetness. It ended up creamy without any tartness or irritation, and the avocado kept me feeling full way longer than I expected. Everyone's different though - what worked wonders for me might not be your thing. Just thought I'd toss another gentle-on-the-mouth option into the mix!

Did you find avocado smoothies filling enough, though? I tried them briefly, but honestly felt hungry again pretty quick... Maybe I wasn't adding enough avocado or something. Did you add anything else to bulk it up?