Haha, totally relate to the cottage cheese thing. I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, I suddenly craved scrambled eggs like crazy—something I'd usually just shrug at. Cottage cheese is definitely a winner nutritionally, but if you're getting bored, yogurt smoothies or mashed avocado can also be gentle and soothing. Just keep an eye on acidity levels with fruit though...sometimes citrusy stuff can sting a bit in the early days. Good luck healing!
I remember after my surgery, I thought I'd planned everything perfectly—stocked up on yogurts, cottage cheese, smoothies...the works. But by day three, I was so sick of sweet stuff, I literally blended chicken noodle soup into this weird puree. Sounds kinda gross, but honestly, it was amazing just to have something savory. Agree on the citrus fruit though; learned that lesson real quick when I tried pineapple juice...ouch. Might wanna have some savory options ready just in case your taste buds revolt on you like mine did. Good luck!
Totally feel you on the savory cravings. My daughter had oral surgery last year, and after day two she was begging for mashed potatoes with gravy—said it was the best thing she'd ever tasted, lol. Hang in there, it'll get better soon!
Mashed potatoes and gravy were my lifesaver too after braces tightening. Funny how something so simple can taste like gourmet food when you're craving savory stuff. Did your daughter find any other soft foods she liked after surgery? Always looking for more ideas to switch things up... smoothies and soups get old fast.
Totally agree about mashed potatoes—they were my go-to too after getting braces tightened. Another thing that worked wonders for me was scrambled eggs with cheese, cooked super soft and fluffy. Easy to eat, savory enough to break up the monotony, and you can switch it up by adding different cheeses or herbs. Also, refried beans with melted cheese on top were surprisingly satisfying and gentle on my teeth... definitely worth a try if you're craving something hearty but still need softness.
