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I bought more than I actually ended up using, so I'll just post what I used (and what I think would have been useful).
Hospital:
Gas-X strips
Biotene mouth spray (They let me have ice chips so it wasn't a big problem - but I know others swear by it and I tried it a couple of times and it worked ok)
Comfy slippers w/grips
Loose pants to wear home
Tank top
Loose underwear
Flip flops to wear home
Cell phone charger
Medications they didn't supply (mood stabilizer)
Glasses/Glasses case
I brought a ton more. Magazines, my iPod, etc. I was passed out almost all day when I wasn't up walking. I didn't use any of that stuff. I over packed, no doubt about it.
First week:
sugar free Jello
broth (Except vegetable which tastes like old boiled carrots to me)
Protein powder - a few varieties but I have almost 100% stuck with Eas whey Protein Powder in vanilla since it mixes well with everything and goes down easy
Isopure zero carb (15g Protein in 8oz)
Creamy Soups (to strain)
sugar free popsicles
Silk
Skim Milk
Fage 0% Yogurt
That was most of my diet the first week.
Second week I added to the above: (was allowed to move to puree)
Cottage cheese
Refried Beans - Didn't enjoy these so much, tried adding cheese, still didn't like them
fruit to make smoothies
Stuff to make chili - was REALLY good pureed, used ground turkey
Boneless skinless chicken breast - made some good pureed chicken salad and probably would have enjoyed tuna too
Cream of Wheat - healthy grain
I would advise making stuff ahead of time and pureeing and freezing it. I did not feel up to cooking much. I often ate the same stuff over and over.
As far as things around the house go I used:
Gas-X strips again
Vitamins (Multivitamin - Centrum chewables and Vitamin B12 Sublingual)
Make sure you have enough pillows - I often need extra to kind of lay under my stomach when I'm sleeping on my side
Moved cups down to a lower shelf so I could easily reach them
Made sure the dog food containers were light enough that I could move them easily
Children's Tylenol liquid
Children's Benadryl liquid
Those are all that I really used. I had a huge list with more stuff, but a lot of things I didn't use at all.

Ugh! I can't wait to NOT pee myself when I sneeze or cough!

My heart breaks for that little girl. I love animals too and especially horses. I would have gone straight out and gotten you on a real horse.
Heck, If you lived near me I would take you riding with me on Saturday :-)

Not sure if I loaded these correctly and the pics arent great but...78 lbs gone, 27 to go!. 

I started a seperate post for parents with kids who have special needs for those who are interested in sharing a story or getting info.

Ugh! I can't wait to NOT pee myself when I sneeze or cough!

I cant wait not to have to hoold my breath when im walking down the street.
I cant wait not to look away when i think a guy is handsome
I cant wait not to be affraid to take an empty seat in the train bc of not fittin
I cant wait not watch other shop because theres no sizes for me
I cant wait not to squeaze into a 16 and be a 6

Ugh! I can't wait to NOT pee myself when I sneeze or cough!

You know, I have to pity people who would do such an act. Their lives are so miserable they must do some act like that to try to elevate themselves. I am happy that you were able to confront this moment and I hope you realize this was her issue, not yours. For whatever reason she was threatened by you ... your intelligence, your relationship with members of the family, your faith ... something ... This is how bullies behave, whether they're 8 or 80.

I eat chobani plain non fat yogurt and put in a few squirts of Mio Mango Peach flavor enhancer.

Awesome input! I miss my coffee even if it was just 1 cup a day. Gonna try the iced coffee w/protein in it. I hadn't added it back cuz I'm so full if I get all my Proteins in & didn't want to start a habit of replacing the coffee w/a Protein option. I tried the 2 together & felt there was nothing grosser that warm coffe or curdled protein. Iced sounds nice. A good poop sounds nice too.

Approved today and 9/4 is my surgery date !
I am so excited and grateful! I didn't expect a date so soon, very happy.
Now I am researching what comes next, I was told I have to have a bunch of tests and the office was going to call me and coordinate the appointments.
I'm starting a journal today also. I want to record and document everything that I go through.
I am very thankful that I found this forum, it has been so helpful and informative, I can't even express my gratitude.
I want to scream in the middle of the street and jump up and down (what a sight that would be).
Odee

Ugh! I can't wait to NOT pee myself when I sneeze or cough!

Ugh! I can't wait to NOT pee myself when I sneeze or cough!

I have enjoyed reading this thread, but probably for a different reason than all of you. I just want to give a shout out of encouragement to you all. Six months ago I too was on here posting all the things that I wanted to do (or not do) when I got thin. Tonight I was able to read through all of your posts and check off all of my accomplishments. IT IS AWESOME!! I am enjoying things now that I never would have even dreamed of this time last year. I go for my 6 month post op tomorrow and I am down 111# total. If I can do it, you can too. Sooo, ROCK THOSE SLEEVES PEOPLE!! WOOHOO!!

I found a bonus Skittle last week!

Oh yeah - and I'd l ike to stand up at church without pulling my dress out of my butt.

Oh yeah - and I'd l ike to stand up at church without pulling my dress out of my butt.

I can't wait to NOT have sore feet. And sore ankles. And sore knees. And sore hips. And a sore back.

I found a bonus Skittle last week!

Hehehe a bonus skittle!!!
Best thread ever

I found a bonus Skittle last week!

I can't wait to NOT have sore feet. And sore ankles. And sore knees. And sore hips. And a sore back.

I found a bonus Skittle last week!

I found a bonus Skittle last week!