Scrambled eggs are such a classic for this, but I’ve seen people go way too soon and regret it—bits can sneak into the socket if you’re not careful. I did the “overcooked custard” version too, and honestly, it was such a relief to eat something warm after days of cold mush. Cottage cheese is a hard sell for me, but mashed avocado with a little salt was my weird win. Funny how your taste buds get desperate when chewing’s off the table...
Scrambled eggs are such a classic for this, but I’ve seen people go way too soon and regret it—bits can sneak into the socket if you’re not careful.
Yeah, I learned the hard way that even tiny food particles can be a problem—scrambled eggs included. I started with lukewarm, super-thin cream of wheat and plain yogurt (no fruit bits), and used a baby spoon to control the amount. One trick: prop yourself up while eating, and rinse gently with salt water right after. Did anyone else find rinsing more effective than using that weird syringe they give you?
Did anyone else find rinsing more effective than using that weird syringe they give you?
Funny you mention that—I actually found the salt water rinse way less stressful than that syringe. The first few days, I was so worried about accidentally blasting food deeper in, especially with how tender everything felt. I’d just lean over the sink, swish really gently, and it seemed to help more than the syringe ever did. Eating upright made a difference too, but honestly, there were days when even yogurt felt risky.
Eating upright made a difference too, but honestly, there were days when even yogurt felt risky.
Completely relate to this. I remember sitting there, staring at a bowl of mashed potatoes like it was some sort of enemy. That syringe? I tried it once and nearly jumped out of my skin—felt like waterboarding my own tooth socket. Swishing gently with salt water definitely felt safer, plus I didn’t have to worry about accidentally turning my mouth into a splash zone.
I will say, after a few days, I did get a bit braver with the syringe, but only after I realized the real trick was to go super slow and angle it just right. Still, those first few days… not worth the panic.
Also, anyone else find themselves overthinking every single bite? Pretty sure I chewed on one side for a week straight.
