Haha, gazpacho after wisdom teeth removal sounds brave...and a little ambitious. I stuck to mashed potatoes and cheap store-brand pudding cups. Did anyone else try something weird they regretted later?
I remember thinking scrambled eggs would be soft enough...big mistake. Tiny bits got stuck everywhere, and rinsing was a nightmare. Did anyone else underestimate how tricky 'soft foods' could actually be?
Scrambled eggs are sneaky like that, aren't they? I made the same mistake after my extraction—thought oatmeal would be a breeze, but nope...those tiny oats got everywhere. Have you tried yogurt or pudding yet? Those were my lifesavers. Hang in there, it really does get easier after the first few days.
"thought oatmeal would be a breeze, but nope...those tiny oats got everywhere."
Haha, oatmeal fooled me too. I figured cream of wheat would be safer, but even that was tricky. Ever tried applesauce? That stuff saved me—smooth, tasty, and no sneaky bits hiding anywhere.
"Ever tried applesauce? That stuff saved me—smooth, tasty, and no sneaky bits hiding anywhere."
Applesauce was definitely a lifesaver for me too. I thought mashed potatoes would be my go-to, but honestly, even those got tricky after a while—especially if they're not whipped enough. Tiny lumps can sneak up on you when you're least expecting it. One thing that surprised me was yogurt; I assumed it'd be perfect, but some brands have fruit chunks that are just sneaky enough to cause trouble. Greek yogurt without fruit bits ended up being my best friend. Also, don't underestimate soups—blended soups like tomato bisque or butternut squash were comforting and easy to manage. Just make sure they're lukewarm, because hot soup on sensitive gums...yeah, learned that the hard way.