Texture really does play a big role in how satisfying a meal feels.
Totally agree—after my last extraction, I was so desperate for something with bite that I actually tried to “chew” mashed potatoes just for the illusion of crunch. Not my proudest moment. I stuck to soft stuff for about a week, but honestly, the boredom was almost worse than the pain. Avocado with lime sounds like a genius move though... wish I’d thought of that. The temptation to go back to chips was real, but yeah, dry socket horror stories kept me in line.
I totally get the craving for crunch after days of mushy food—texture withdrawal is real. I remember trying to add a bit of smooth hummus to everything just for *some* variety. Did you notice if your energy levels dipped at all on the soft food diet, or was it more just the boredom?
Did you notice if your energy levels dipped at all on the soft food diet, or was it more just the boredom?
Funny you mention energy—I actually felt *hungrier* on the soft stuff, like my stomach knew mashed potatoes weren’t gonna cut it. But honestly, I didn’t crash or anything. For me, it was 90% boredom and 10% missing pizza crust.
