Pizza crust and toasted bread... yep, been there. For me, it was actually granola bars—those sneaky little oats seemed harmless enough, but nope, they were like tiny rocks in disguise. I remember confidently biting into one thinking it'd be soft enough, and instantly regretting it. Ended up sticking to smoothies and soups for a good week or two after that. Mashed potatoes were definitely a lifesaver, though I got pretty creative with scrambled eggs too. It's funny how you never really appreciate soft foods until you're forced to rely on them. Hang in there—it gets easier faster than you'd think.
"Mashed potatoes were definitely a lifesaver, though I got pretty creative with scrambled eggs too."
Scrambled eggs saved me more than once, especially when my budget was tight. But honestly, I got so bored of them after a while. Ended up experimenting with oatmeal—cooked extra mushy and loaded with cinnamon and honey. Surprisingly tasty, though it looked questionable at best... Did anyone else discover unexpected soft-food favorites when they had to switch diets? I'm curious if I missed out on something good.
I feel your oatmeal struggle...been there myself. When I had my dentures fitted, I got pretty tired of eggs and potatoes fast, so I turned to good old mac and cheese. But here's the trick: blend it a bit after cooking (sounds weird, I know), toss in some extra cheddar, and it turns into this super creamy, cheesy comfort food. Looks a bit like baby food, sure, but tastes way better—trust me on this one.
Totally get you on the mac and cheese trick, tried something similar myself. Another good one is chili—just mash it a bit with a fork after cooking, add some sour cream or extra cheese, and it's filling, tasty, and budget-friendly. Doesn't look gourmet, but hey, comfort food rarely does. Got me through some rough days after my dental work without breaking the bank.
I feel you on the chili idea, it's a lifesaver. Had my wisdom teeth out recently and honestly didn't expect recovery to be so tricky. I'm usually pretty organized about meal prep, but this threw me off completely. Ended up blending soups and stews way more than I'd like to admit... texture wasn't amazing, but at least it was nutritious and didn't hurt to eat. Your chili trick sounds like a tasty middle ground—wish I'd thought of that earlier. Comfort food seems to be key when you're already feeling down or anxious about healing. Glad you found something that worked for you; small wins matter a lot during stressful times like these.
