heatwhip 166 Posted May 17, 2013 What a some must have things for the week following surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raidergsmith 1 Posted May 17, 2013 Be sure to read your list of foods and drinks that you are allowed to have during the first week of post-op, for you probably won't feel like going to the store, etc. Be sure to be up to date on your meds and Vitamins as well. Since you will be pretty much getting rest I would recommend obtaining intertainment materiels, being books, dvd's, games, etc. to keep you occupy while resting. I made the error and went shopping the day following surgery as I felt great and probably pushed myself too much. Also lifted firewood, etc. when I was told not to do so. So rest as much as possible, be comfortable and let you body heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloomingFaith 29 Posted May 17, 2013 chicken broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free pops, LOTS of Protein Shakes, Water, low sugar juice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinathart 197 Posted May 17, 2013 SF popsicles got me thru the first week. It was the only Fluid source my new stomach would tolerate. I think I went through 6 boxes of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie Dust 526 Posted May 17, 2013 I just hope I can tolerate all that sweet tasting stuff. I'm more of a savory girl myself, so I can see myself with the broths but all the other stuff might be too sweet for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nervousnellie 50 Posted May 17, 2013 Gas-X! A lot of people like the strips, but I prefer the gelcaps. I am 9 days out and still take 2-3 a day. The gas in my stomach is crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmbrush413 124 Posted May 18, 2013 liquid Tylenol, sugar free Popsicles, and I liked the Syntrax Nectar fruit flavored Protein Shakes - went down way easier than the thicker milk based ones. I used 16 oz Water plus ice and they literally saved me for the first 3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djstola 26 Posted May 18, 2013 Low sodium chicken broth is saving me. Sleeved May 8th. Having a hard time with shakes and plain Water is icky. Also having 2-3 sf pops a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyjourneys 117 Posted May 18, 2013 Low sodium chicken broth is saving me. Sleeved May 8th. Having a hard time with shakes and plain Water is icky. Also having 2-3 sf pops a day. Pops as in soda? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djstola 26 Posted May 18, 2013 Pops as in soda? Noooooooo. Popsicles. No soda...no carbonated beverages after surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anniemay 150 Posted May 18, 2013 Try Knorrs Tomato bouillon. It's high in sodium but a few sips does wonders to cut all the sweet. 1 Pixie Dust reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie Dust 526 Posted May 19, 2013 Try Knorrs Tomato bouillon. It's high in sodium but a few sips does wonders to cut all the sweet. Thank you for that suggestion! I keep thinking I'm just going to puke after sweet, sweet, sweet stuff! If it's high in sodium but I only have a little, then it should be fine....plus, it should make me drink more Water, right? Could be a win-win for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyjourneys 117 Posted May 19, 2013 Noooooooo. Popsicles. No soda...no carbonated beverages after surgery Lol. I was concerned for a moment. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
