Not weird at all... I actually found lukewarm broth really comforting too.
Totally agree about lukewarm broth—it's gentle enough not to irritate anything. Did anyone try smoothies or shakes, or was the cold too uncomfortable at first? Curious if temperature made a big difference for others...
Did anyone try smoothies or shakes, or was the cold too uncomfortable at first? Curious if temperature made a big difference for others...
We found smoothies pretty helpful, actually... although we avoided anything super cold or icy at first. Room temp or just slightly cool worked better for us. The chill definitely made things more sensitive initially, but after a couple days, colder foods were fine again.
We had a similar experience. Initially, I thought smoothies would be great, but the cold was definitely uncomfortable at first. Like you mentioned:
"Room temp or just slightly cool worked better for us."
I found lukewarm soups and soft scrambled eggs easier in the beginning, personally. Did anyone else notice certain flavors or ingredients (like citrus or spices) causing extra irritation during the healing phase?
Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about citrus. After my biopsy, I figured orange juice would be perfect—vitamin C, healthy, you know? Big mistake. Even diluted, it stung like crazy and made the soreness linger way longer. Spices were tricky too; even mild stuff like black pepper felt weirdly harsh. I ended up sticking mostly to bland-ish foods like oatmeal or mashed potatoes for a bit.
One thing that surprised me was bananas—they're mild and soft, but something about their texture kinda irritated the area at first. Maybe it was just me being overly sensitive, but I had to wait a few days before they felt comfortable again. Weird, right?
Anyway, it's interesting how everyone's healing experience can differ so much... makes you wonder if there's some science behind why certain foods irritate more than others during recovery.
"One thing that surprised me was bananas—they're mild and soft, but something about their texture kinda irritated the area at first."
Yeah, bananas caught us off guard too. My daughter had a biopsy last year, and we thought bananas would be a safe bet—soft, bland, easy to eat—but she complained they felt oddly scratchy. I wondered if it was maybe the starch or fibers in them causing irritation? We ended up switching to applesauce and yogurt instead, which seemed gentler.
It's interesting you mention spices because even mild seasoning like garlic powder or onion powder seemed to trigger discomfort for her as well. I did some digging around online and found out that certain spices and acidic foods can actually stimulate nerve endings or inflame sensitive tissues during healing. So there's definitely some science behind it.
We also found that temperature mattered a lot—lukewarm or room-temp foods were way easier on her mouth than anything hot or cold. Small details like that made a huge difference in comfort levels. It's fascinating (and frustrating) how individual reactions vary so much... guess it's all trial and error until you figure out what works best.
