What are some good soft foods?

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jillian5633
jillian5633 Posts: 3
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I had a frenectomy this morning, where basically cut open my gum and scraped out a muscle between my two front teeth that was causing my gap. Now there is stitches there and for the next couple days I can only eat soft foods. I'm going shopping in a bit and need a few ideas about good "soft" food snacks because right now the only things I have are ice cream and bananas.

Im already getting loads of apple sauce but are there any other ideas?

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  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, bananas, peanut butter, any sort of protein shake, eggs, soup
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
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    Bread soaked in milk.
  • 967_1111
    967_1111 Posts: 221 Member
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    Ok, ouch...

    Greek yogourt for your protein and calcium.

    Scrambled eggs.

    Love me some pudding cups.

    Canned pasta. Tastes like crap, full of salt, but hey, very mushy.

    Mushy peas.

    Mashed potatoes.
  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
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    yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, bananas, peanut butter, any sort of protein shake, eggs, soup

    THIS!
  • AME1962
    AME1962 Posts: 2
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    protein pudding---1pkg sugarfree pudding 2 cups skim milk, 1 scoop of vanilla protein -makes 4 servings
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
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    Also, good luck!
  • Sharont213
    Sharont213 Posts: 323 Member
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    I had a similiar surgery many many years ago and I found banana's too hard.. I would get some protein shakes to keep your diet balanced. Eggs were good. Oatmeal worked. Pasta like ancini de pepi or orzo..
  • cutie2b
    cutie2b Posts: 194 Member
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    soup and refried beans are two things I didn't see anyone mention already
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
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    When coming off a liquid diet, alot of Docs will suggest a BRAT Diet. Bananas, Rice, Apple Sauce, Toast
  • EbonySD
    EbonySD Posts: 142
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    I'm in the same boat with you - I had 4 teeth extracted for my braces and I was already missing 2 molars. Until the spaces close which won't be for a few months, chewing hard food is not an option. I'm drinking protein shakes, fresh veggie/fruit juice (I have a juicer). For dinner, I usually have rice/potatoes and salmon or turkey patties. Lucky for you it will only be a few days :)
  • christina0089
    christina0089 Posts: 709 Member
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    yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, bananas, peanut butter, any sort of protein shake, eggs, soup

    THIS!

    AGREED! :)
  • betam
    betam Posts: 16
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    Baked Acorn Squash
  • philco41
    philco41 Posts: 68 Member
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    Smoothies--yogurt, and/or apple juice, banana, blueberries, protein powder, etc. Be creative. Kefir--can also be used in a smoothie. Make oatmeal with extra milk. When I lived in Costa Rica, their version of oatmeal was more like an oatmeal soup. Also, tomato soup has also always been a comfort food for me. Imagine makes a good lower sodium version. Good luck!
  • AdAstra47
    AdAstra47 Posts: 823 Member
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    I had a terrible sore throat for a couple of weeks. Trying to remember what I lived on...

    Lots of protein powder shakes. Yogurt. Jello. Broth. Laughing cow cheese. Cauliflower, if you steam or boil it 'til it's really mushy and then melt some cheese on it. Emergen-C or similar vitamin-packed drink mixes.

    Good luck!
  • glittersoul
    glittersoul Posts: 671
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    Try making smoothies or soups. You can make your own and then blend them so they are a smooth consistency.
  • Sl1ghtly
    Sl1ghtly Posts: 855 Member
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    Mac n cheese!
  • DistortedButterfly
    DistortedButterfly Posts: 44 Member
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    capri sun!!!!!!!!!!
  • saramatty
    saramatty Posts: 7 Member
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    When I had my wisdom teeth out last year, I made a big batch of this soup:
    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/edamame-soup-recipe.html

    Minus any crunchy toppings, of course :) It was delicious and really kept me full for the couple of days I wasn't allowed to chew anything. My mom made me a bunch of smoothies too, but sometimes I just wanted something warm instead of cold and savory instead of sweet.

    Hope you're feeling better soon :)
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    Not a "diet" food, but since you can't chew normally, you might want the extra calories. Mashed potatoes with Cheez Whiz was my go-to food after getting my wisdom teeth out. :heart:

    Mix some greek yogurt in for extra creaminess and protein.

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