That's interesting about taste changes—I noticed something similar with my daughter after her jaw surgery. At first, she was all about the blended soups and smoothies, and then she got really into these odd food combos like blended spaghetti (I know, sounds awful, but she swore it tasted great at the time). I remember thinking, "Is this going to be our new normal?" But honestly, it didn't last long. Once she got the green light to start chewing again, she went right back to her old favorites—pizza, tacos, crunchy snacks—all of it.
Makes me wonder if the craving for blended versions of comfort foods is less about taste changes and more about just missing normalcy. Like, maybe it's just a way to feel connected to your old eating habits when you're stuck on liquids?
Also, did anyone else find that texture mattered way more than flavor during recovery? My daughter definitely struggled with certain textures even if the taste was fine. She couldn't handle anything too grainy or gritty, no matter how good it tasted. Curious if that's common or just her own quirk...
Anyway, blended pizza probably won't become a staple in anyone's diet, but hey, whatever gets you through those tough weeks, right?
Interesting point about normalcy, but for me texture wasn't as big a deal. After my surgery, flavor was everything—I craved strong tastes like spicy soups and tangy smoothies. Maybe texture sensitivity varies more person-to-person than we realize? Blended spaghetti though...can't say I went there myself, haha.
Haha blended spaghetti sounds...interesting? I'm scheduled for surgery next month and honestly, the whole liquid diet thing has me pretty anxious. Good to hear flavor helped you through it though—did you find certain spices or ingredients easier on your stomach at first? I'm curious if strong flavors might upset things early on, or if it's more about personal tolerance. Guess I'll have to experiment a bit myself when the time comes...
Blended spaghetti actually isn't as bad as it sounds, haha. I found mild spices like basil or oregano easier at first—nothing too acidic or spicy. Maybe start gentle and slowly ramp up? Did your doctor mention anything specific about avoiding certain ingredients early on?
"Maybe start gentle and slowly ramp up?"
Definitely agree with easing into things. I remember after my surgery, blended soups were my best friend—especially creamy potato or butternut squash. My doc specifically warned against citrusy fruits or tomatoes early on because the acidity can irritate healing tissues. Did yours mention dairy at all? Mine said to go easy on milk-based stuff in the first week or two to avoid extra mucus buildup... just something else to keep in mind.
