My daughter had oral surgery last year, and banana smoothies were a lifesaver. We just thinned them out with extra almond milk and ice cubes...avoided avocado though, seemed too thick and heavy for her at first. Worked pretty well overall.
Banana smoothies were a go-to for me too after my wisdom teeth came out. I did try avocado actually, but yeah, it felt way too heavy at first...maybe better after a few days once things settled down a bit.
"I did try avocado actually, but yeah, it felt way too heavy at first..."
Haha, totally get what you mean about avocado feeling heavy at first. My daughter went through the same thing after her surgery—thought avocado smoothies would be perfect, but nope...she said it felt like drinking guacamole. 😂 We stuck to lighter fruits like mango and peach for the first few days, then avocado was fine later on. You're doing great though, sounds like you've got a solid plan already!
My daughter went through the same thing after her surgery—thought avocado smoothies would be perfect, but nope...she said it felt like drinking guacamole.
Haha, "drinking guacamole" is EXACTLY how I'd describe it. Avocados are sneaky like that—seem creamy and mild until you're trying to sip them through a straw. 😅
After my dental work, I thought mashed potatoes would be my go-to comfort food, but nope...even that felt like cement in my mouth at first. Ended up living off applesauce cups and cold pudding for a couple days instead. Honestly, lighter fruits or something chilled and smooth made recovery way easier for me.
Sounds like you've got this figured out pretty well though. Just remember to stock up on variety—trust me, after day two of applesauce, you'll be craving literally anything else. 😂
Haha, I completely relate to the mashed potato struggle. I remember thinking they'd be the perfect comfort food after my wisdom teeth extraction, but they ended up feeling way too thick and heavy at first. I actually found that soups were my best friend—especially blended ones like butternut squash or tomato bisque. They're smooth enough to sip easily, and you can adjust the temperature to whatever feels most soothing.
Another thing that really helped me was yogurt smoothies. Unlike avocado smoothies (which I agree can feel oddly thick and guac-like), yogurt-based smoothies with berries or bananas felt lighter and easier to handle. Plus, they're nutritious and filling enough to keep your energy up during recovery.
One tip I'd add is to avoid anything acidic or overly sweet at first. I made the mistake of trying orange juice on day two, thinking it would be refreshing...big mistake. It stung a bit and wasn't pleasant at all. Mild flavors and neutral temperatures seemed to work best for me.
Sounds like you're already pretty prepared, though. Just keep in mind that everyone's recovery is a bit different, so having a variety of options on hand is definitely smart. Hope your surgery goes smoothly and your recovery is quick and comfortable!
