"Cottage cheese with a bit of honey or jam mixed in was my go-to as well—not exactly gourmet, but it worked and didn't break the bank."
Never thought about cottage cheese, honestly...doesn't the texture get weird though? I usually stick to yogurt because it's smoother. Eggs sound doable, but I'm worried bits might get stuck around stitches—did you have any issues with that? I'm probably overthinking it (as usual), but I'm just trying to be super cautious. Did anyone find soups easier, or do they sting too much right after surgery?
I get why yogurt seems like the safer bet texture-wise, but cottage cheese actually isn't as weird as you'd think. If you stir in some honey or jam, it smooths out a bit and becomes less chunky. I was skeptical too at first, but it ended up being one of the easiest things to eat post-surgery—plus it's filling enough to keep hunger at bay.
About eggs, personally I'd steer clear of scrambled ones at least for the first few days. Bits definitely can get stuck, and cleaning around stitches is already tricky enough without adding egg debris into the mix. If you're set on eggs though, maybe try soft-boiled or poached instead? They're smoother and easier to manage.
Soups are honestly hit or miss. Warm broth-based soups were soothing for me, but anything acidic (like tomato soup) stung a bit. Creamy soups—think potato leek or butternut squash—were perfect though. Filling, gentle, and zero sting factor. Just let them cool down to lukewarm before eating, and you'll probably be fine.
"Creamy soups—think potato leek or butternut squash—were perfect though. Filling, gentle, and zero sting factor."
Totally agree with you on the creamy soups. Potato leek was my lifesaver after surgery too... honestly, I think I lived off it for like three days straight. 😂
I haven't tried cottage cheese post-surgery yet, but your honey/jam tip actually makes it sound pretty doable. I always thought the texture would be a no-go, but now I'm kinda curious to give it a shot.
Egg-wise, soft-boiled eggs were definitely easier for me than scrambled. Scrambled eggs just felt like they got everywhere, and cleaning around stitches was stressful enough without that added hassle. Poached eggs were good too, especially if you keep them runny enough.
Sounds like you've got a solid plan already figured out. Good luck with your surgery—you've totally got this!
Soft-boiled eggs were a no-go for me personally... felt like they kinda stuck around my stitches. Weird how everyone's different, right? But totally with you both on potato leek soup, that stuff saved me.
"Soft-boiled eggs were a no-go for me personally... felt like they kinda stuck around my stitches."
Yeah, eggs can be surprisingly tricky after oral surgery. I've noticed that foods you'd expect to be gentle sometimes aren't—texture matters a lot. Potato leek soup was definitely a lifesaver for me too, but I also found chilled smoothies helpful. The cold helped soothe the swelling, and blending in some avocado or yogurt made them filling enough without irritating stitches. Funny how recovery foods can be so personal, isn't it?
