Liquid and soft food choices?

zooblflot

Well I just had surgery on my gums on friday (preparing for a crown), so it's soft or liquid food only for me for a couple days at least. Does anyone have any healthy and delicious thoughts on what should be on the menu for a non-chewer?

kristinlough

Applesauce, maybe red beans & rice (you can mash it) if it's not too spicy (I assume you've got some cuts/stitches/etc. in your gums), mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, maybe you could mash broccoli with some butter (or whatever you use). Oatmeal, couscous, quinoa, etc. and soups are all I can think of off the top of my head.

Good luck and I hope all goes well!!

mamitc01

You could make your own fruit and/or veggie smoothies... I don't have any recipes, but I'm sure there are some healthy ones out there. Maybe a scoop of protein powder too.

MichelleWagner50

yogurt/ greek yogurt. protein shakes. good luck!!

surlydave

I just finished a ton of dental work myself (a crown was the tip of the iceburg). Oatmeal was a good breakfast option. Yogurt or low/non fat pudding cups. Mashed potatoes. The tough part is getting your protein. I found a nice, flaky fish (grilled) was easy to get down.

surlydave

You'll probably find that temperature is the bigger issue than texture.

sandara

Scrambled eggs, add low fat cheese for more protein.

melanie92

I lived on Cream of Wheat and Ensure when I had jaw surgery.

zooblflot

Thanks guys!!