What can i eat after sinus surgery?

So, you’ve just returned from your sinus surgery and all the fun that goes with it. But now you’re wondering what on earth to eat? After all, your throat feels like sandpaper and anything beyond the consistency of a popsicle seems impossible to swallow. Well, never fear! I am here to soothe your worries (and throats) by telling you everything you need to know about what you can eat after sinus surgery.

First things first: let’s talk Timing

Before we get into the fun stuff like food recommendations, there are some important timelines to consider post-surgery. During the first 24-48 hours following the surgical procedure, you may experience nausea or in some cases vomiting as a result of any anesthesia used during the surgery. This means that under no circumstances should solid foods be consumed during this period; it’s time for liquids only my friend.

Okay enough chit-chat already – gimme da deets!

Now that we’ve got timing sorted out we are ready for the good stuff: What on earth should/can/will/may-be-worth-trying-to-consume-in-a-pureed-form-after-my-procedure?

Let us start with some ‘easy-on-the-throat’ options:

Smoothies

Everyone loves a smoothie right (not including green…ew)?! They’re delicious and packed full of flavour while at heart being nothing but nutritious.
Here are a few easy smoothie recipes:

Banana smoothie

This classic banana smoothie is perfect for anyone craving something sweet but not too heavy:
Blend together 2 bananas + 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt + ice cubes till perfectly crushed
Garnish awayyyy depending on personal preference [perhaps opt fora sprinkle of cocoa powder or toasted coconut!]

Strawberry mango smoothie

If banana isn’t really your vibe then try a strawberry mango smoothie instead:
Blend together 1 cup frozen strawberries + half of a fresh or frozen mango + 2 tablespoons greek yoghurt [For added taste and health benefits try using coconut yogurt instead]

Soup… SOUP-opular!

Do you wanna know what’s even better than sipping on something through a straw? Sipping on SOUP! Here are some soup recipes to get those taste buds alive:

Creamy Carrot Soup – (may require an immersion blender)

You won’t need anything but lotsa peeling & chopping utensils for this one:
Place all ingredients in large pot & cook until veggies are nice& soft. Discard bay leaf when finished cooking.
Four cups diced carrots (about 8 medium)
One yellow onion, chopped
Two garlic cloves, minced
One apple peeled and chopped roughly
Three cups chicken broth

Classic Chicken Noodle – An oldie BUT Goldie

This is going to bring back fond memories from childhood; thank me later for making it okay to consume at any age post sinus surgery:
Ingredients list:
Udon egg noodles
Olive oil

The ‘Goo'(yet healthy) Bits!

Exactlyyyy the bits that make it so god damn comforting…
– Half of white onion finely chopped(just don’t turn into the hulk whilst doing so please)
– Chopped celery sticks ideally two works best…thought if you’re feeling like crunching that number isn’t set-in-stone ;).
– A solid couple of tablespoons butter will be your life vest in this recipe process (DISCLAIMER: we do not advise actually placing said butter anywhere NEAR nasal passageways/surgical affected areas).
– Broadly beaten Eggs (lashings best plz my fellow foodies.)
– Salt (don’t be stingy!) and black pepper (SPICEWHIRRRL).
– Chicken bouillon (dash only will turn your broth into a delightful chicken dreammm).

Who Doesn’t LOVE Chia Seeds?

Listen up! My fellow health gurus, this one is for you. These seeds aren’t merely just a trendy addition to smoothie bowls they’re jam-packed full of fiber and nutrients such as magnesium! Here’s what you can make:

Chia Seed Pudding

This luscious breakfast perfect not just in post-surgery but actually EVERY day 👀!
Ingredients list:
Coconut milk 1 can
Honey 2 tbsp
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Salt a pinch worth adding 🙈

Mixing it all together…

Once everything is bought & ready go ahead mix it together in your blender making sure to leave the chia seeds out until the last minute!!
Add ‘em after blending & stir well then place in fridge overnight.
BOOMMMMM slurp away next morning w/ toppings like chopped fresh fruit or plain yogurt!

Conclusion

Ok…now do y’all really have any excuses?? Of course not – I’ve showed ya enough options to put on your list whether sweet, savory or somewhere wonderfully pleasant between(like banana-mango) that are ideal for eating during recovery period following sinus surgery.

Just remember post-surgery timing wise; when consuming these types of foods always watch carefully how they’re chewed/mixed/vibe-within-your-mouths-general-region, considering their consistency before gulp-down operations commence 😉.

Now off ye go my freshly procedures peoples gettin savvyyy with them recipes!!!

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