Must Haves to Eat at Home After Surgery?

[fluffytofit 25]

Hi guys. So I'm getting sleeved on Monday, 11/30. What are some things you guys stocked up on for the weeks right after surgery? I have Protein Shakes, and Water. What other liquids/food should I have on hand for the first 2 weeks or so? Thanks!

[songsmith 334]

Did your surgeon or dietitian provide you with a list of acceptable foods? Mine says 1-2 days post are Clear liquids (diet crystal light, diet popsicles. They also include sugar free Jello and broth). After that it's smooth yogurt (no fruit or granola), Greek yogurt, skim or 1% milk, nonfat milk powder, low-fat cream Soup (strained) unsweetened applesauce, thinned out cooked Cereal (I'm guessing they mean Cream o'Wheat--not sure how you could thin out oats enough).

After the 1st week, they let you see if you can tolerate a soft cooked egg, non-fat refried Beans, low-fat cottage cheese.

Anyway, I'd check with your dietitian.

[tmcx28 297]

I went to BJs and found packs of 24 mixed sugar free Jello and puddings, sugar free Popsicles, chicken broth, and Premier Protein. I also have some yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, and puréed Soups since those are allowed on my pre and post op diet. My surgery is Tuesday, I THINK I'm ready.

[emhegs78 0]

Good luck! My surgery was 11/23. I feel ok today, still sore. I'm on full liquids for 2 weeks. Greek yogurt seems to go down best for me. My shakes tasted horrible to me post op. I plan to try them again in a couple days. They also have Greek yogurt frozen treats that have lots of Protein in them. Those and sugarfree Popsicles go down without pain now. Sugarfree pudding has been good too. I think I've had an easier time with thicker liquids than thin.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

broth, herbal tea, greek yogurt, At least 2 weeks worth of Protein drinks/powder/shakes. A USB mug warmer to keep things hot while you slowly sip.

[Author Andrea 16]

Don't forget Multivitamin & to drink Protein or put in Soup. I'm useless without them so I mk sure I gt them in.

[magtart 603]

My favorite soothing drink was chicken broth with a tiny bit of bouillon and some dried rosemary and thyme. I let it simmer on the stove all day and poured it into my mug through a sieve. Of course, I drank the Protein drinks and stuff, but the broth soothed my tummy and relaxed me.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My favorite soothing drink was chicken broth with a tiny bit of bouillon and some dried rosemary and thyme. I let it simmer on the stove all day and poured it into my mug through a sieve. Of course, I drank the Protein drinks and stuff, but the broth soothed my tummy and relaxed me.

Add some unflavored Protein Powder and this is perfect. The only way I survived all liquids was having at least one savory item a day. All that sweet drove me nuts.

[naturegirl 320]

sugar free hello and SF popsicles.

[Yaberhoo 358]

Immediately after surgery for the first week I had apple juice, Water, and broth. Week two I introduced Protein by putting GENEPRO in sugar free hot chocolate and cream Soups.< /p>