HELP - I Just Had All My Teeth Pulled

drummergirl61
drummergirl61 Posts: 13 Member
edited November 10 in Recipes
Yes...Two days ago I had all my teeth pulled and came home with dentures (which I cannot wear just yet). You would think getting all your teeth pulled would be enough to help you lose those pounds....but it seems like a lot of the foods I can manage to eat are all sweet. Need some savory ideas...Thanks! Oh......my mouth hurts :)
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  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    SOUP! Boil a potato and some veg until very soft, mash it up with some milk, butter, and spices.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    bacon milkshake
  • Setof2Keys
    Setof2Keys Posts: 681 Member
    you can make "mashed potatoes" type food with califlower. Boil and blend the same way and I like to add a bit of garlic salt...yummy...
  • princessputz
    princessputz Posts: 283 Member
    Protein Shakes & lots of them.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    I used to get Taco Bell Pintos and Cheese when my braces were tightened. Soft and tasty.
  • rollycollysmama
    rollycollysmama Posts: 143
    my mom had the same thing done about 6 months ago, she ate a lot of soups and jello, but for whatever reason the Dentist told her NO RED JELLO lol. She also ate mashed potatos a lot. Lol I know its not great ideas, but its better than starving to death Lol
  • sjackson1717
    sjackson1717 Posts: 94 Member
    Oatmeal, cream of wheat, protein shakes, soups and mashed yams. yummy!
  • beccasalo
    beccasalo Posts: 20
    OUCH! How about protein smoothies?

    I hope you feel better soon!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Hmm refried beans? :D
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    Well, you're body is healing so keep this in mind. I agree with the soup ideas, but make for sure it is pureed food since you don't want any bits or pieces to get stuck. You can put pretty much anything in a blender or food processor if it is cooked soft enough. I really hope you get well soon!
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Greek yogurt with chocolate protein powder mixed in. You can add a pinch of sweetener if you'd like. It's delicious.

    I hope you feel better very soon.

    ETA: Plain yogurt, I meant.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Yes...Two days ago I had all my teeth pulled and came home with dentures (which I cannot wear just yet). You would think getting all your teeth pulled would be enough to help you lose those pounds....but it seems like a lot of the foods I can manage to eat are all sweet. Need some savory ideas...Thanks! Oh......my mouth hurts :)
    Ouch!

    All the best for a very speedy healing process OP!

    I go with soup as somebody else suggested. How long will it be before you can eat properly again do you think?
  • slrrese
    slrrese Posts: 180 Member
    Love this- eating it for lunch right now.

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/golden-winter-soup-10000001696601/
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Why did they remove all your teeth?
  • catelabow
    catelabow Posts: 77 Member
    Mashed baked beans?
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    my mom had the same thing done about 6 months ago, she ate a lot of soups and jello, but for whatever reason the Dentist told her NO RED JELLO lol. She also ate mashed potatos a lot. Lol I know its not great ideas, but its better than starving to death Lol

    Curious!! I wonder why no red jello, did he not say why not?
  • karenwill2
    karenwill2 Posts: 604 Member
    mashed potatoes and gravy. YUM! Also, soup is your best friend. drink your dinner.
  • change_happens
    change_happens Posts: 491
    bacon milkshake

    lol
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    bacon milkshake

    +1
  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
    ouch:( hope you feel better soon! everyone gave great ideas!

    soups.
    GRITS!
    you can also get those hot cereal things.. i forget the name, but theres cinnabon ones and chocolate ones,
  • Mary2270
    Mary2270 Posts: 32
    Atkins protein shakes and pure protein shakes!
  • mamitosami
    mamitosami Posts: 531 Member
    Why did they remove all your teeth?

    OOUCH!!! OMG! I'm sorry that you are going through this!

    I would advise soups (I use my immersion blender to make them really smooth), I just make a broth and dump in any veggies I can find, some days mushrooms, some days spinach, butternut squash... some days all of the above!

    And protein shakes...

    Get well soon, it sounds awful!
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
    mashed taters
    Porridge
    Egg drop soup.
    Chicken noodle soup (if the veggies and chicken are chopped up fine and cooked mushy)
    Yogurt
    Oat meal

    When you want something cold: freeze some go-gurt.
  • snaus70
    snaus70 Posts: 39
    Could you eat soft scrambled eggs, mashed up?
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    When my daughter gets her braces tightened she gets canned new england clam chowder (I know you can't chew the clams, but they are small enough to swallow as is anyway) There are plenty of low-calorie soups that have softer ingredients that can possibly fit into the changes you are dealing with.
    Protein shakes - (I use coffee and vanilla powder with a dash of cinnamon over ice for a really tasty and fairly low-cal breakfast latte. that isn't too sweet) You can add a bit of chocolate syrup or caramel syrup or both if it needs to be sweeter.
    Good luck with it!
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
    my mom had the same thing done about 6 months ago, she ate a lot of soups and jello, but for whatever reason the Dentist told her NO RED JELLO lol. She also ate mashed potatos a lot. Lol I know its not great ideas, but its better than starving to death Lol

    Curious!! I wonder why no red jello, did he not say why not?

    I know some doctors ask you not to eat red jello because the red gives the impression a bleeding issue where there is none.
  • NicoWoodruff
    NicoWoodruff Posts: 369 Member
    As a person who has had lots of dental work and TMJ issues over the years my suggestions would be:

    Avoid firm foods like crunchy raw veggies and chocolate.. meat like steak can be very firm also unless it's really fall off the bone tender. Nuts, popcorn, and chips (especially corn chips) are right out for now.

    Soft foods are your friend... like cooked veggies: You can even mash them like mashed sweet potatoes, mashed butternut squash, mashed cauliflower. Nice broth based soup with soft veggies in it can be nice too.

    Just be careful because when you're on soft comfort food it can be easy to get carried away with things like butter, salt, and milk/cream. But a nice creamy soup can be very comforting and filling when you're having to be on softer foods for awhile. Not to mention ice cream and shakes/smoothies.. Best of luck!
  • lcharity79
    lcharity79 Posts: 94 Member
    I mix 4 oz of cottage cheese with 4oz of greek yogurt, add a splash of vanilla and some sweetener...and then some frozen berries...puree it all up and it tastes like cheesecake filling! High protein, low fat...and absolutely delightful!
  • dolfn1972
    dolfn1972 Posts: 84 Member
    Soup
    Jello
    Low Fat/Sugar pudding
    mashed taters (reg or sweet)
    Stuffing ( I know I know not healthy...but its filling)
    applesauce
    mac n cheese...cooked very very soft
    Oatmeal
    Soft toast
    Peas
    I know alot of folks will bawk..but baby food as well. not all of them taste good though..so careful. LOL

    Just some ideas from experience. Good luck. I know the pain and how frustrating it is
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Why did they remove all your teeth?

    I am also curious. I didn't realize people got dentures so young. Do tell. Please.
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