"Did you try those? Also, did anyone else find cold yogurt helpful?"
Mashed potatoes were definitely a lifesaver for me too, but I was honestly nervous about yogurt at first. Cold stuff made me anxious because I worried it'd sting or slow down healing somehow. Eventually, I tried it cautiously (small spoonfuls at first...) and it actually felt pretty soothing. Did anyone else feel hesitant about temperature extremes at first, or was that just me being overly cautious?
I totally get the hesitation about cold stuff. My daughter had a biopsy last year, and at first, I thought cold foods would irritate the area or make her uncomfortable. But honestly, yogurt turned out to be one of the best things for her. It was soothing and gentle enough that she didn't complain about stinging or pain. We stuck mostly to vanilla or plain flavors—nothing acidic or fruity at first, just to be safe.
One thing we did notice though: extremely cold stuff straight from the fridge was sometimes too much. Letting it sit out for a few minutes so it wasn't ice-cold helped a lot. Also, smoothies were great—cold but not freezing, and easy to sip slowly through a straw.
"Cold stuff made me anxious because I worried it'd sting or slow down healing somehow."
I don't think you were overly cautious at all—it's totally normal to worry about temperature extremes after something like this. Better safe than sorry, right?
I was the same way after my biopsy—super nervous about anything cold or hot. I remember cautiously trying some pudding at room temp first, just to test the waters. Yogurt ended up being a lifesaver for me too, but I stuck with store-brand vanilla (budget-friendly and gentle enough). Honestly, your instincts sound spot-on...better to ease into things slowly than risk extra discomfort or setbacks. Glad your daughter found something soothing that worked!
Sounds like you're handling things pretty well. It makes sense to be cautious at first—mouth biopsies can be tricky because everyone's healing time varies quite a bit. When I had some dental work done (not exactly a biopsy, but still sensitive), I remember being super careful with temperature too. I started with lukewarm mashed potatoes, which were surprisingly comforting and easy on the mouth. Yogurt was great, but sometimes even that slight tanginess felt a bit harsh at first...did your daughter find vanilla yogurt easier than flavored ones? It's interesting how even small differences in flavor or texture can make a big difference in comfort levels. Anyway, glad you guys found something soothing—sounds like you're on the right track.
"did your daughter find vanilla yogurt easier than flavored ones?"
Actually, we found the same thing you're mentioning—vanilla yogurt seemed gentler and less irritating than fruit-flavored ones. I think it's because flavored yogurts often have added acidity from fruit puree or juices, even if it doesn't seem obvious at first. Another thing that helped us was blending oatmeal into a smoother consistency, served lukewarm with a touch of honey. Seemed to coat the mouth nicely without any harshness...might be worth trying if yogurt stays tricky.
