Pantry Prep

[JJs_email 0]

I am having surgery on June 9th. This weekend I want to finish getting what I need for my pantry (broth, sugar free Jello, etc). I would love to hear what you have to recommend and what helped you the first few weeks. My doctor does not have a long pre-op diet. I only have 1 day of liquids the day before so I am mainly looking for post-op suggestions.

Thanks!

J.J.

[marsmom 2]

broth, sugar free Jello, yogurt, applesauce and cream of wheat were my staples when I was on liquids. I did eat some really thin Tomato Soup and V8 juice occasionally.

[fnkymnky 0]

Broth! It will taste sooo good after surgery.

Yogurt - (no strawberry/raspberry because of the seeds)

Also, get some Protein powder - don't spend a lot of money on the big tubs - you might buy one and not like it. try and get some smaller cans or samples if you can. I mixed some vanilla Protein Powder in with my yogut and pudding and it was pretty good!

Also - for Protein - I liked Isopure Zero Carb Protein drinks. They are the best tasting Protein Drinks I have found. 40 gm protein in each bottle. Tastes like fruit juice. They are pretty expensive though, about $4 per bottle. I got them at GNC but you can probably shop around and maybe find better prices. Isopure RTD Variety 6-Pack - NATURES BEST - GNC

Good luck!

[aimerus 0]

Popsicles!! Don't put those in the pantry though.

[annieM 2]

Don't forget to get rid of the junk food. You're starting a new life remember!

[Katy517 1]

Caffeine-free herbal teas were really nice at bed time. Low-sodium cream Soups were also a staple of mine during the post-op liquid diet phase. Very satisfying. I also enjoyed mixing natural whey Protein with either Crystal Light or diluted clear liquid juices (no-sugar added white grape or apple mixed with 1/2 water). Don't forget your chewable multi-vitamins too.

Edited June 2, 2010 by Katy517

[JJs_email 0]

I really appreciate all the response! Thank you for the help!

[getnthere 0]

I always crave salty things so my favorites were

cream of chicken Soup

potato soup

thin mashed potatos

cottage cheese

cheddar brocoli soup

tuna

[TinaM 0]

just keep in mind....

be sure to follow your doctors guidelines to the T for what to eat when regardles of what others say on here - your body, band and program is likely unique to you or at least your doctor

with that said when i started feeling hungry again day 4 thanks to the swelling in my tummy going down i was still on Clear Liquids - the broth out of the box wasn't cutting it neither was Jello - i stuck with my clear Isopure Protein drinks that had 40g of Protein and drank whell slipped religiously when i couldn't stand it any more i sent a friend out to get restauarnt Soup - french onion and homemade chicken noodle both from my fav rest. I had him strain off everything i couldn't ahve and i drank the broth - it was AMAZING how satisying that was just the different seasonings made me think fuller even tho in the end it was still broth :thumbup: