DR. STEVEN ZHENG & ASSOCIATES | I.V. SEDATION & GENERAL DENTISTRY
SOFT FOOD DIET POST SURGERY
Drinks
Deserts
Deserts
- Smoothies. Are smooth and cool. Can replace entire meals. Use a Spoon. Do NOT use a straw.
- Milk Shakes.
- Juice. Fresh squeezed. Fruit/vegetable juice.
- Tea. Iced or warm. NOT HOT for the first 3 days.
Deserts
Deserts
Deserts
- Ice Cream.
- Sherbet.
- Jell-O.
- Tapioca.
- Cheesecake.
- Mousse. Strawberry. Chocolate.
- Sweets. Doughnuts. Muffins. Cupcakes.
Snacks
Snacks
Snacks
- Ramen Noodles. Quick noodle broth soup.
- Dips. Avocado. Hummus. Guacamole.
- Smoothies. Smooth and cool. Can replace entire meals.
- Milk Shakes.
- Yogurt. Fruits with no seeds
- Oatmeal. Can add honey, syrup or mashed banana.
- Applesauce.
- Bananas. Mashed or Cubed.
- Cheese. Soft or melted cheese.
- Cottage Cheese.
Meals
Snacks
Snacks
- Soups and broths.
Are smooth and creamy.
Will not irritate the surgery site.
Chicken. Tomatoes. Pumpkin. - Eggs.
Scrambled. Poached. May add soft melted cheese. - Fish. Salmon. Tuna.
- Spinach. Mash/cream. Increases iron levels. Speeds recovery.
- Mash Vegetables. Potatoes. Peas. Beans. Pumpkin. Potato. Cauliflower. Zucchini.
- Tofu. Mash/cub
- Soups and broths.
Are smooth and creamy.
Will not irritate the surgery site.
Chicken. Tomatoes. Pumpkin. - Eggs.
Scrambled. Poached. May add soft melted cheese. - Fish. Salmon. Tuna.
- Spinach. Mash/cream. Increases iron levels. Speeds recovery.
- Mash Vegetables. Potatoes. Peas. Beans. Pumpkin. Potato. Cauliflower. Zucchini.
- Tofu. Mash/cube.
- Congee. Rice porridge.
- Rice.
- Macaroni & Cheese. Well cooked.
- Meatloaf / Meatballs. Mash.
- Casseroles. Soft, well cooked, liquidly.
- Baked Beans & Spaghetti
- Noodles or Pasta. Small or flat soft pasta.
- Stew. Slow cooker will be soft and savory.
Foods To AVOID Post Surgery
Foods to AVOID
- No Raw Fruits
- No Raw Vegetables
- No Meats
- No Bread
- No Spice
- No Crackers
- No Nuts
- No Candy
- No Chewing gum
- No drinking with a straw the first 3 days post surgery.
- No hard, crunchy, chewing, or anything sticky for 3 days up to a week post surgery. May slow down the healing process or may cause more discomfort.
Meds & Daily Routine
Meds & Daily Routine
- Take your daily medications as prescribed (for pain management, etc).
- Take your daily medications for other medical conditions as before the surgery.
- Daily rinse with warm salt water.
- No drinking with a straw the first 3 days post surgery.
- No hot drinks the first 3 days post surgery.
- Optional Vitamin Supplements to boost immune system and healing:
Zinc, Vit C, Vit A, Vit E