I'd remember that your body is putting all its energy into recovery (especially if you are having multiple teeth out and if they are under the gum or impacted) and don't sweat the extra sugar. I think actually (not a doctor) that calorie-rich beverages are recommended after surgeries to help you recover, even more so since you may not be able to chew. My advice is shop for any and every mushy food you generally like the taste of because eating something is the most important thing.
I had all four of my wisdom teeth out at once when I was 28 and it took two weeks before I was comfortable chewing because my cheeks were so swollen they kept getting in the way of my teeth. A coworker had all four of theirs out at the same time as me and was back to work next day, barely any swelling at all. It really varies by person and situation. Eating was not at all enjoyable for me due to the swelling, so just eating anything to get some calories was important, no sense in worrying about what it was. You will have to brush your teeth no matter what you eat (get a nice soft toothbrush).
My foods of choice were blended soups (I bought a lot of "Campbell's everyday gourmet") heated to just a little above body temperature, banana "ice cream" (just a frozen banana put in the magic bullet or blender with a touch of milk to thin), apple sauces (they come in many flavors), mashed potatoes, mashed avocados, hummus, liver pâté, and smoothies - but you must eat them with a spoon because straw suction can dislodge the clots protecting your sockets so make them thicker than usual. You can also use unsweetened tea instead of juice or milk to avoid the sugar.