I have surgery last week. I didn't buy to much before surgery. I picked up two or three cans of soup, sf Popsicles, sf jello and that was it. Oh and a four pk of the high protein slim fast shakes. They told me my taste will change and it sure enough did. I can't stand the slim fast shakes after surgery so they are just sitting in my kitchen. The taste of water even changes. Just make sure you have help when you come home and they are able to go to the store for you. Having a bag of ice on hand is good too. I put the ice in a sandwich bag and banged it around to make ice chips! I spent less the $20. Good luck!