"Smoothies were okay, but I found cold soups—like gazpacho or chilled cucumber soup—easier to handle."
Hmm, hadn't even thought about savory cold soups...I just assumed smoothies were the default. Now I'm wondering if something less sweet might actually help ease my nerves a bit. Did anyone else find sweet stuff kinda overwhelming?
Now I'm wondering if something less sweet might actually help ease my nerves a bit. Did anyone else find sweet stuff kinda overwhelming?
I totally get what you mean about sweet stuff being overwhelming sometimes. After my surgery, smoothies felt too sugary and heavy on my stomach. Savory soups like gazpacho were a lifesaver—felt more like real food and less like dessert. Definitely worth trying if sweetness isn't your thing.
I remember my daughter feeling the same way—she got tired of sweet shakes pretty quickly. We switched to mild broths and blended veggie soups, and she seemed way more comfortable. Maybe something warm and savory could help settle your nerves a bit?
"Maybe something warm and savory could help settle your nerves a bit?"
Totally agree with this. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I stocked up on chocolate shakes thinking I'd be living the dream...but after day two, I was craving anything that wasn't sweet. Ended up begging my roommate to blend up some chicken noodle soup—sounds weird, but it was honestly the highlight of my recovery. Savory soups definitely helped me feel more human again, so I'd say you're onto something there.
I get the savory angle, but honestly, warm stuff right after surgery made my swelling worse. I stuck to room-temp smoothies and yogurt for a couple days—boring, yeah, but it kept inflammation down. Maybe hold off on hot soups at first?
