This Is What I Have So Far For Pre And Post Op. Is It Good?

[kittylove32 90]

Ok, so I have a heating pad, pillow for my stomach, gas x, chewable vitamins, ? Then for post op I have Sf pudding and Jello, need to get broth, food scale, measuring cups, need to get a good Protein Shake still. I feel like I am missing stuff. Ok, What am I missing? LOL

[ElleG 394]

Water if you like bottles and your meds for pain. I think your ok yogurt maybe

[wildrose1966 396]

Yogurt and some low fat cream Soups (if you can eat that). I was way over prepared and thought it too much, I ended up getting all sorts of high Protein drinks (carnation bfast, clear ensure and recovery gatorade), powders etc and couldn't stomach any of them..........big waste of money. Make sure you like the Protein before buying the grocery store out. I ended up going back to my pre op shakes.

Good luck to you.

[kittylove32 90]

Yogurt and some low fat cream Soups (if you can eat that). I was way over prepared and thought it too much, I ended up getting all sorts of high Protein drinks (carnation bfast, clear ensure and recovery gatorade), powders etc and couldn't stomach any of them..........big waste of money. Make sure you like the Protein before buying the grocery store out. I ended up going back to my pre op shakes.

Good luck to you.

Thank you I do have yogurt. I love yogurt! I am trying out shakes now, sample ones. Thanks again!

[honk 780]

Do you have a stick blender? I used mine to mince up the fruit found in Greek yogurt. Since Greek style is thicker (also has twice the protein) I added fat free milk to make it thinner. I was allowed yogurt in week 3. I also used Splendra since Greek style is sour.

I bought stock instead of broth had a lot more flavor. I added Mrs Dash non salted flavorings before heating. Increased the flavor by A LOT.

In my personal opinion don't bother with salt free stock/broth. You will be miserable enough without worrying about the salt in 8 oz of broth. Oh and by the way. Find one coffee cup in your collection that is actually a cup. Most mugs are twice that much. This way you won't need to measure out all the time. Also just buy name brand Jello and fat free pudding cups. They are sooo much better tasting and again you're only getting like 400 cals a day. You should at least enjoy them.

[kittylove32 90]

Do you have a stick blender? I used mine to mince up the fruit found in Greek yogurt. Since Greek style is thicker (also has twice the protein) I added fat free milk to make it thinner. I was allowed yogurt in week 3. I also used Splendra since Greek style is sour.

I bought stock instead of broth had a lot more flavor. I added Mrs Dash non salted flavorings before heating. Increased the flavor by A LOT.

In my personal opinion don't bother with salt free stock/broth. You will be miserable enough without worrying about the salt in 8 oz of broth. Oh and by the way. Find one coffee cup in your collection that is actually a cup. Most mugs are twice that much. This way you won't need to measure out all the time. Also just buy name brand Jello and fat free pudding cups. They are sooo much better tasting and again you're only getting like 400 cals a day. You should at least enjoy them.

I don't have a stick blender but i have a magic bullet. I do still need to get broths.That's a great idea about the coffee cup! Great idea's thank you!

[wallflower 188]

I wasn't allowed to have pudding until 2 weeks postop so check with ur doc to be sure when u can have it.

I liked Gatorade g2 low calorie, and sugar free Popsicles postop. I've seen some people here recommend liquid Tylenol but I never used it

[wallflower 188]

Oh and I liked sugar free hot cocoa too. When I for sick of the Protein Shakes, I would add a cocoa packet in to cover up the taste of them

[kittylove32 90]

Thank you Wallflower! I will have to get those items!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Ok, so I have a heating pad, pillow for my stomach, gas x, chewable Vitamins, ? Then for post op I have Sf pudding and Jello, need to get broth, food scale, measuring cups, need to get a good Protein shake still. I feel like I am missing stuff. Ok, What am I missing? LOL

well, sounds excellent so far.

def see about getting a blender shaker bottle (to help mix your Protein shakes) and chap stick for the hospital. (my lips were very dry). and some type of liquid or chewable immodium ad (as i used that quite a bit after surgery)..my free foods (the one that saved me was sf popsicles) it remains my go to food/treat when i want something to eat (sweet). def tides me over.

congrats and the best of luck to you

[Sojourner 2,446]

Like CG said...don't forget the Chapstick! It was the only item I brought to the hospital with me, and I was thankful I had it...

[kittylove32 90]

well, sounds excellent so far.

def see about getting a blender shaker bottle (to help mix your Protein shakes) and chap stick for the hospital. (my lips were very dry). and some type of liquid or chewable immodium ad (as i used that quite a bit after surgery)..my free foods (the one that saved me was sf popsicles) it remains my go to food/treat when i want something to eat (sweet). def tides me over.

congrats and the best of luck to you

Thank you hun! I do have tons of chap stick. I always forget i have one so i will buy one and then before you know i have 10 of them! LOL I do have to get the sf pops and then immodium, thanks again!

[Sethalos 1]

My Band Operation will be in Nov, and I've decided that I'd like to take more time to get used to the diet and so I've already started it. One of the biggest parts of my diet program is the 100% whey (Mint chocolate, banana Cream) 100% whey powder . I love this stuff, I often add pineapple/coconut juice to the banana Cream flavor for Pina Colada flavor. Also it's Hydalized, so it dissolves and digests very easily.

I've tried others, but this one is my fav, it tastes better, and it goes down easy.

Rob

[Sojourner 2,446]

My Band Operation will be in Nov, and I've decided that I'd like to take more time to get used to the diet and so I've already started it. One of the biggest parts of my diet program is the 100% Whey (Mint chocolate, Banana Cream) 100% Whey Powder . I love this stuff, I often add pineapple/coconut juice to the Banana Cream flavor for Pina Colada flavor. Also it's Hydalized, so it dissolves and digests very easily.

I've tried others, but this one is my fav, it tastes better, and it goes down easy.

Rob

You might want to go easy on the fruit juices...they're like drinking sugar (carbs). If you do use them, dilute them and use in limited quantities only...as per the instructions of the nutritionist who works with my surgeon.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

You might want to go easy on the fruit juices...they're like drinking sugar (carbs). If you do use them' date=' dilute them and use in limited quantities only...as per the instructions of the nutritionist who works with my surgeon.[/quote']

Ya, I was told the same thing. Dilute with Water 50/50.

Best wishes on your journey!