Don't be afraid of the pain, it will go away quickly. For the first two/three i couldn't chew at all, but after that i gradually started a soft diet.
Of course, i lost weight, but not that much at all. When you only have liquids for two/three days, you can see results! lol You'll gain it back -if you want !- when you'll start chewing again!
Here's a few soft food recommandations, as you asked!
- Omelet
Salmon
Small pastas with sauce
Tuna & avocado with lime
Soups & creams (it's Fall; reach for pumpkins, carrots... yummy!)
Tacos filling (Meat & salsa) or Chili
Smoothies
Risotto (Rice meal with seasoning as you like)