Shopping list

[momoffour 2]

Ok.. my surgery is just around the corner. I was just wondering if there was any way I could get a general list of some things/liquids/drinks that I will be able to have the first couple of weeks so that when I get home from Mexico, i'll be set. Any suggestions? Oh did I mention my date is just around the corner??? :banana

[La_madam 20]

For Clear liquids..chicken broth, vegetable broth, gatorade, Jello, popsicles, all juices are all good choices. I made sure I had proteind drinks on hand so the day I could have one it was ready and available. Every doctor is so different with their post op instructions. I was on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks but at day 8 I could add skim milk and at day 10 I could add Protein Drinks, then I went to full liquids for a week which is anything that went through a straw, so I made lots of milkshakes and blended alot of creamed and chunked soups..then I had a week of soft/mushy foods which was heaven..lots of refried Beans, yogurts, mashed potatoes, oatmeal.< /p>

[blossom 2]

Kelly, my sugery is on the 5th, but I am already on liquids. I bought all sorts of juices - apple, grape, cranberry... I also bought V8, Atkins Protein drinks, and ordered Unjury Protein Powder. For something with a little more substance, but still considered liquid I bought sugar free Jello and sugar free popcicles. For something hot that would seem like a meal I got fat free chicken and beef broth. Also, hot tea. Don't forget to take some chapstick to soothe dry lips after surgery. Hope this helps and good luck!

[Neicy 0]

Melisa, there was something that I really enjoyed after surgery. It is Light and Fit yogurt smoothies by dannon. The best flavor is peach and passionfruit. yummy!

[New Hope 37]

Hopefully, none of us will need it, but all Bandsters should have a filled prescription of Phenegran suppositories on hand. Store in the refrigerator. If a virus or flu hit, the real vomiting (not pbing) needs to be stopped as soon as possible. And those usually hit w/out any warning, middle of the night, on a weekend. Actually, they're a good thing to have available for the whole family.