"Just avoid anything acidic like citrus or pineapple... learned that the hard way."
Yeah, same here—I thought orange juice would be soothing, but nope, big mistake. Another thing that helped me was chilled mashed potatoes. Sounds weird, I know, but they're cheap, filling, and super gentle on sensitive areas. Plus, you can make a batch ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Hang in there, it gets easier after the first few days.
Another thing that helped me was chilled mashed potatoes. Sounds weird, I know, but they're cheap, filling, and super gentle on sensitive areas.
Chilled mashed potatoes... that's a new one for me, but honestly not a bad idea. When I had mine done, I stuck mostly to lukewarm broth and yogurt (the plain kind, nothing flavored—learned my lesson after a strawberry yogurt incident). Also, can't stress enough how important it is to rinse gently with warm salt water. Sounds simple, but it really does promote faster healing and keeps things clean. Hang in there, it'll be over before you know it.
Chilled mashed potatoes actually sound pretty soothing...wish I'd thought of that when I had mine. I mostly survived on smoothies and room-temp soups. You're doing great, though—each day gets a little easier.
Chilled mashed potatoes would've been a lifesaver for me too... I remember getting bored of smoothies real quick, haha. You're right though, each day does get better. Hang in there, you'll be back to crunchy snacks before you know it.
Did you try scrambled eggs at all? I remember after my biopsy, smoothies got old fast for me too, but eggs were a lifesaver. They're soft enough to eat comfortably, and you can mix in cheese or avocado for extra calories and flavor. Plus, they're budget-friendly, which was a big deal for me since I didn't want to spend a fortune on specialty foods I'd only need temporarily.
Also, did your doctor recommend saltwater rinses? Mine suggested them, and honestly, they helped a lot with the healing process. Just warm water and a bit of salt, swish gently a few times a day. It sounds too simple to be effective, but it really did soothe the soreness and seemed to speed things up.
One thing I mildly disagree with though—don't rush back into crunchy snacks too quickly. I made that mistake thinking I was good to go, and ended up irritating the biopsy site again. Give yourself a bit more time than you think you need, even if you're feeling better. Trust me, your mouth will thank you later.
Have you found anything else that's easy to eat and doesn't break the bank? I'm always curious what others come up with during recovery periods like this...
