Applesauce was a big help for me too, but honestly, I got tired of sweet stuff pretty quickly. I totally get what you mean about mashed potatoes—those sneaky lumps can really catch you off guard, especially when you're already sore. I ended up relying heavily on scrambled eggs, believe it or not. Cooked them super soft and fluffy, almost custard-like, and they went down surprisingly easy.
Also, good call on the lukewarm soups. I made the mistake of trying hot chicken broth early on...ouch. Learned my lesson fast. Another thing that worked well for me was oatmeal, but only the instant kind—regular oats were way too chewy. Instant oatmeal with a bit of milk stirred in made it smoother and easier to handle.
Hang in there, though. It feels like forever at first, but you'll be back to regular foods before you know it.
Scrambled eggs sound good in theory, but honestly, they were a no-go for me. Even cooked super soft, I found tiny bits would still get stuck around the extraction site...not fun. Weirdly enough, I ended up leaning on cottage cheese—something I never really liked before. The texture was gentle enough, and it wasn't overly sweet like applesauce or smoothies. Guess everyone's mouth heals differently, huh?
Yeah, cottage cheese surprised me too—never thought I'd rely on it post-extraction. Eggs can be tricky because those tiny bits just sneak in. Healing really does vary...hang in there, it'll get easier soon.
"Eggs can be tricky because those tiny bits just sneak in."
Haha, seriously, eggs are sneaky little devils. But honestly, cottage cheese is underrated—protein-packed and zero effort chewing. Trust me, your blender will soon become your best friend...or worst enemy if you forget the lid (speaking from messy experience here). Hang tight, you're almost there.
Haha, cottage cheese is a lifesaver, but have you tried oatmeal yet? I practically lived off it after my wisdom teeth came out. Just watch out for sneaky raisins—those little guys are worse than eggs...
