The first week after implants is when soft-food questions and “is this normal?” searches spike. Follow your discharge sheet first. No fake reviews.
Soft-food ideas (education)
Cool or lukewarm options: yogurt, scrambled eggs, mashed vegetables, spoonable smoothies if straws are restricted on your sheet, and blended soups. Avoid chips, nuts, and hard crusts until cleared. Shop before surgery day so you are not chewing hard foods on the ride home. Keep a short fridge list so household members do not offer crunchy leftovers.
Ice, rest, and activity
Use ice as your written sheet directs. Rest beats heavy exercise early. Sleep with your head elevated if advised. Save (916) 886-1806 and the after-hours number from your sheet.
When to call
Call sooner for fever, swelling that worsens after it improved, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing/swallowing, or a temporary that loosens. Use the discharge contact—not a number guessed from an old ad.
Call (916) 886-1806 · 9340 W Stockton Blvd, Suite 120, Elk Grove, CA 95758