Chia pudding's definitely convenient, but personally, I found the texture a bit tricky after my surgery—those tiny seeds sometimes got stuck around the stitches. Blended soups or smoothies worked better for me, smoother and easier to rinse out gently afterward. Just something to consider...
Totally get what you're saying about chia pudding. Those little seeds can be sneaky, especially when you're trying to keep things clean around stitches. Smoothies were my go-to as well—banana, avocado, and a bit of yogurt blended together was a lifesaver. Super creamy and gentle on the healing areas.
Another thing that helped me was making soups ahead of time and freezing them in small portions. Just pop one out, warm it up, and you're good to go. Potato leek or butternut squash soups were my favorites—smooth texture, comforting taste, and easy cleanup afterward.
Also, if you're craving something sweet like chia pudding but without the seed hassle, maybe try a simple chocolate avocado mousse? Sounds weird at first, but trust me, it's surprisingly delicious and super smooth. Good luck with your surgery prep—you've got this!
"Potato leek or butternut squash soups were my favorites—smooth texture, comforting taste, and easy cleanup afterward."
Totally seconding the soup suggestion. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I lived off blended veggie soups for days. One thing I'd add is to watch the temperature carefully—it's easy to underestimate how sensitive your mouth can get post-surgery. Lukewarm is your friend here. Sounds like you've got a solid plan already, though...you'll be healed up before you know it.
"One thing I'd add is to watch the temperature carefully—it's easy to underestimate how sensitive your mouth can get post-surgery."
Definitely agree with this. I remember after my oral surgery, I thought I'd be fine with some warm tomato soup...big mistake. Even slightly warm felt like lava at first. Ended up sticking mostly to room-temp smoothies and yogurt for the first couple days.
Another thing that helped me was having a bunch of soft foods prepped ahead of time. Mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs (cooled down, obviously), and even oatmeal were lifesavers. I also found that cold stuff like applesauce or pudding cups straight from the fridge felt soothing on my gums.
One tip from experience: avoid anything with tiny seeds or grains at first. I made the mistake of trying a strawberry smoothie without straining it, and those little seeds were a nightmare to rinse out gently afterward.
Sounds like you're pretty prepared already though, so you'll probably breeze through it. Just take it slow and don't rush back into solid foods too quickly...trust me on that one.
I get the logic behind sticking strictly to room-temp or cold foods, but honestly, I think it depends a lot on individual sensitivity and the type of surgery. After my wisdom teeth removal, my dentist actually recommended lukewarm (not hot!) broth because it can help soothe and relax the muscles around your jaw. The key was making sure it was barely warm—just slightly above room temperature—and sipping slowly. It genuinely helped ease some of my discomfort and felt comforting compared to constantly eating cold stuff.
Also, regarding the tiny seeds thing—I totally see your point, but again, it might depend on how your healing goes. I had smoothies with strawberries and blueberries blended really well, and I personally didn't have any issues. But yeah, if you're worried about rinsing or irritation, straining is probably safer.
One thing I'd gently push back on though is the scrambled eggs suggestion. Even cooled down, eggs can sometimes stick or leave residue that's tricky to rinse out gently from sensitive areas. Personally, I found soft scrambled eggs a bit uncomfortable at first—ended up preferring something smoother like mashed sweet potatoes or avocado puree instead.
Overall though, seems like you have a solid plan in place already. Just wanted to share another perspective since everyone's healing experience can vary quite a bit...
