What really helped me was to have access to many soft boiled eggs. I existed on eggs, small bits of buttered toast, and mashed potatoes. YMMV, but I was completely unable to chew, and eating was a chore for about a week. I tried eating pizza on day three, and was close to tears. Try thinking ahead and maybe preparing some food. Anything acidic, chewy, or “scratchy” is out, and my dentist didn’t want me to have a lot of dairy. That really limits what you can eat. At the same time, you need energy to heal.
I drank a lot of cold sage tea with honey. That helped numb my mouth, and it got rid of the taste of blood. I also had many hours of entertainment material lined up. Laughing and even smiling may hurt a lot, so try to find interesting stuff outside of comedy. Personally, I think I watched three seasons of House over the course of my extractions.
You might bounce back much faster than I did. I don’t heal quickly in general, and my dentist said I was taking longer than average. Good luck, and let us know!