I totally get the logic behind avoiding hot stuff, but weirdly enough, lukewarm broth was my lifesaver. I remember being super anxious before my wisdom teeth came out, and I stocked up on ice cream and smoothies thinking cold was the way to go. But after surgery, cold stuff actually made my jaw tense up more. Room-temp broth was gentle enough not to irritate things but still comforting. Did anyone else find cold foods uncomfortable, or was that just me being overly sensitive?
I feel you on the ice cream thing—I thought it'd be the perfect excuse to binge on Ben & Jerry's, but my jaw wasn't having it either. Weirdly enough, room temp mashed potatoes turned out to be my hero food. Cold stuff made my mouth feel kinda tight and uncomfortable, almost like a brain freeze but in your jaw... not fun. Guess everyone's nerves react differently, so maybe it's not sensitivity, just your body's way of telling you what works?
Haha, mashed potatoes were my lifesaver too—though I went for lukewarm mac n cheese mostly. Did anyone else randomly crave foods they normally hate? I was suddenly all about applesauce... still can't stand it now tho.
Haha, applesauce was a no-go for me—felt like baby food. Weirdly enough though, I got obsessed with cottage cheese, something I'd normally avoid like the plague. Haven't touched it since... texture PTSD is real.
"Weirdly enough though, I got obsessed with cottage cheese, something I'd normally avoid like the plague."
Haha, funny how tastebuds flip after surgery... Cottage cheese is actually a solid choice—protein-rich and gentle on healing gums. Maybe try mixing it with some fruit next time to ease the texture trauma? Hang in there, it gets better!
