What to have ready...

[superstarsandi 34]

Can anyone who is post-opt gives me some examples of what you ate (drank) after surgery at home? My surgery is Wed. in a city about 3 hours from home and I wanted to have everything I need here so my husband doesn't have to do a bunch of running. From the day you got out and into the non clear liquid phase. I appreciate your feedback.

[superstarsandi 34]

Really? No one has anything. :-(

[Snufflegus 80]

G2 Gatorade or the calorie free Powerade. Sugar

Free Popsicles, any meds they may give you (pain, nausea) that you need afterwards, broth, gas x tabs (if your doctor says they are okay) although I just walk when I feel gas pain. sugar free Jello.

I am on Clear liquids the first 3 days post - was sleeved on 5/22/13. Then on to full liquids so I have some of this but will plan on shopping for more once I know what I tolerate.

I have lived off of the Gatorade and Popsicles and get pretty close to my fluids in each day.

[melody2 61]

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. These are the things I had on hand:

- Clear chicken broth

- sugar free popsickles

- Isopure drinks

- Premier Protein drinks

- Cream of chicken Soup

- sugar free pudding

- Sugar free Jello

[Snufflegus 80]

Also I saw your surgery is 3 hours from home, plan on stopping a few times on the ride home, mine was an hour and 15 min away and we stopped twice just so I could move and help relieve some gas pain. My PT suggested walking around the car once or twice then I'd be good to go.

[sleevedinseattle 3]

Can anyone who is post-opt gives me some examples of what you ate (drank) after surgery at home? My surgery is Wed. in a city about 3 hours from home and I wanted to have everything I need here so my husband doesn't have to do a bunch of running. From the day you got out and into the non clear liquid phase. I appreciate your feedback.

I had Gatorade G2, 15 calorie Lemonade, Muscle Milk Light chocolate from costco, sugar free Jello brand strawberry and orange Jello, other brand jellos, were NOT good, tasted weird after surgery, chicken broth, plain (no flavor) Protein powder mix, and LOTS of Soup, Tomato, potato, butternut squash. Make sure you have a Protein bottle mix, cup with a whisk in it. You can get them at the health food store, I have 2, one for shakes, and one, to mix, soup, and add the unflavored protein to it. You will need one! Lots of magazines, or books.

[superstarsandi 34]

Thanks all! We live in a small town where a lot of stuff isn't available. Can you give me brand names of Protein and such that way I can order it on Amazon if available.

[sherrypep 91]

Surgery was May 6th.

Drank Herbal Tea

broth

Ice Pops

Full Liquids

Greek Yogurt

Rigotta cheese

Weight Control oatmeal watered down

[superstarsandi 34]

Thanks! :-) Anyone else?

[Vixynne 695]

Syntrax Nectar is a popular option for Protein powder--the website listed below lets you order a set of 11 samples in your choice of flavors to see what you prefer. Right now, I like the vanilla Creme and the Double Stuffed Cookie flavors; caribbean cooler is also good (tastes like a pina colada). I'm hoping my flavor preferences don't change too much after surgery, but we shall see!

Here's the site, if you'd like to give it a try:

http://www.bjsbariat...&Category_Code=

[superstarsandi 34]

Thank you I put an order in. That website looks like a great one to use.

[bmbrush413 124]

Syntrax nectar is a popular option for Protein powder--the website listed below lets you order a set of 11 samples in your choice of flavors to see what you prefer. Right now' date=' I like the vanilla Creme and the Double Stuffed Cookie flavors; caribbean cooler is also good (tastes like a pina colada). I'm hoping my flavor preferences don't change too much after surgery, but we shall see!

Here's the site, if you'd like to give it a try:

http://www.bjsbariat...&Category_Code=

These things literally saved me post op! My favorites were the fruit ones...fuzzy navel, Roadside Lemonade, twisted cherry...no way I could have done just vanilla and chocolate!!

Also - about the car ride, my surgeon said no rides longer than 30 minutes for the first month. I'm assuming that was because of DVT, but would definitely not ride 3 hours straight!

Good luck!

[superstarsandi 34]

These things literally saved me post op! My favorites were the fruit ones...fuzzy navel' date=' Roadside Lemonade, twisted cherry...no way I could have done just vanilla and chocolate!!

Also - about the car ride, my surgeon said no rides longer than 30 minutes for the first month. I'm assuming that was because of DVT, but would definitely not ride 3 hours straight!

Good luck![/quote']

I was told just to make sure and get out and walk around and not make it straight through.

[skrubabilen 41]

Make sure to have broth or strained chicken noodle Soup. Anything with a salty flavor because you will tire very quickly of all the sweet stuff. Plus I found I tolerated warm drinks better then cold. Also be aware of the possibility of car sickness, especially if you are already prone to it. I am almost 3 weeks out and I still get very car nauseous in the car. Take breaks and keep your head up good luck to you!

[free2live 6]

I was told just to make sure and get out and walk around and not make it straight through.

I had surgery on the 21st and we lived 3hrs away also. Our daughter went with us and drove my husband and I home and the trip took a little over 4.5 hrs. We made several bathroom stops, and we made sure they gave us several bottles of Water for the ride home so we could keep drinking. During the ride home make sure you do ankle twirls and foot pumps you can get some movement even on the ride home