Joe.s 15 Posted July 13, 2012 what are some things other then Vitamins and Protein Shakes that us pre oppers should buy to make things a little easier post op. im scheduled for rny on Aug 3rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean0527 23 Posted July 13, 2012 Low/no sugar added liquids in different flavors. Staying hydrated is going to be a focus and having a variety is good because your taste may change. Sent from my VS920 4G using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeanetteramirez2 45 Posted July 13, 2012 sugar free Popsicles and sugar Jello and sugar free pudding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted July 13, 2012 I had to sleep in a recliner for the first 3 days. Make sure you have someone there to help you get up. I'm very independent and it irratated me to not be able to get up on my own but was grateful to have my husband there to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe.s 15 Posted July 13, 2012 thanks for the suggestions will def use them...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLCoggin 1,788 Posted July 13, 2012 If you haven't done so already, now is a good time to sample some Protein shakes and see what you like. Myoplex, Muscle Milk, Synthrax and Pure Protein (my favorite) are all popular. Most of the shake manufacturers also make powders in their most popular flavors - powder is about half the cost of the ready-to-drink shakes.< /p> You can also see my high protein food list at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AquBbFV701VcdGZFc2p2Q29QTXIxc0tVU1lxMklBOHc#gid=0 . Special thanks to Dallas for posting it on the Net. Good ideas on there once you're back on regular foods. 2 Misty and Joe.s reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueyes4648 9 Posted July 13, 2012 Popsicles!!!! Especially the sugar free mini ones 1 Joe.s reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenneliza 257 Posted July 14, 2012 I found that I don't like using sippy cups like the dr recommended but small bathroom cups are perfect. I agree about tastes changing. I prefer Water now to any kind of sugar free flavored drink. A body pillow or just some extra pillows is a grea idea too. I'm using 5 right now. 1 Joe.s reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aleyampat 22 Posted July 14, 2012 I hate the taste bud change. I lived on crystal light packets at work. Drank probably a gallon or more of it in a 12 hour shift. Now they all taste bad to me except the citrus one. I dont like the taste of plain Water. What to drink when I return to work?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellepink77 44 Posted July 14, 2012 Mio is yummy. And I like cranberry raspberry diet Snapple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aleyampat 22 Posted July 14, 2012 I'll have to try some Mio. Any specific flavor suggestions? I never thought about diet snapple. I avoid the soda aisle where the snapple is at my grocery store and Walmart. And of course the gas station is way off limits cause those dirty, nasty, calling my name more and more frequently cigarettes are in there staring me down at the check out;) 1 Sparklette reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmiller 146 Posted July 14, 2012 I have to admit that I really don't care for Water, so what I do is brew some Decaf green tea with mint and keep that in the fridge. I find it works quite well. 1 DLCoggin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babygirl901 173 Posted July 14, 2012 I'll have to try some Mio. Any specific flavor suggestions? I never thought about diet snapple. I avoid the soda aisle where the snapple is at my grocery store and Walmart. And of course the gas station is way off limits cause those dirty' date=' nasty, calling my name more and more frequently cigarettes are in there staring me down at the check out;)[/quote'] Lemonade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites