Helpful items needed For After surgery.

[megpie22 13]

I was wondering what are some helpful items you use after surgery?

Necessities:

Bariatric Vitamins Complete with Iron

Bariatric Calcium

Protein Shakes/protein Water.

Other Items I might want or need;

Baby plates and spoons

water bottle

Meal Prep Containers

Protein Snack/Bars

Can you think of some things that helped you?

[Sajijoma 1,324]

I had a 2oz measuring cup from oxo that I used to measure out my Protein Drink so I didn't take too much too fast. Also used it for my v8. It was a really great tool to have.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Rather than going the baby/toddler route I just got small plates, bowls, cups, utensils

Appetizer size dishes, desert plates, fruit bowls, appetizer spoons, sushi dishes and saki cups are all small and can be very nice.

A food scale.

Good measuring cups and spoons.

Small food storage containers (this is where you can find some good things in the toddler/baby section). Pyrex has some good 4 oz lidded glass containers. Ziploc also has some good small containers.

Decaf and herb tea.

Water enhancers like: Mio drops, crystal light, etc.

Heating pad if you don't already have one.

liquid Tylenol.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Electric Heating pad

Mederma for scars

Unjury unflavored powder/chicken flavor

chicken broth

Antibacterial wash from pharmacy

Teas

Tylenol

Water

Premier Protein shakes in containers

Extra pillows

Bari Melt Vitamins from Amazon

Floradix liquid Iron supplement

calcium chews

Thermometer

[megpie22 13]

Great suggestions. I am going to have some shopping to do. Thanks for the advice.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am glad @@PinkGirl mentioned a thermometer. I too had to get a thermometer.

This was actually a good opportunity to stock up on some basics. If you don't have a good first aid kit, this would be a great time to get one or put one together.

[yerawizardamy 241]

If you can find one, a grabber thingy! You know those things that are long and have a claw or something similar at then end of it to help disabled people reach things on the ground or high up? It was very painful to bend over (plus you're supposed to avoid it) to pick up anything that might have fallen or dropped to the floor. It was super helpful for me!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

If you can find one, a grabber thingy! You know those things that are long and have a claw or something similar at then end of it to help disabled people reach things on the ground or high up? It was very painful to bend over (plus you're supposed to avoid it) to pick up anything that might have fallen or dropped to the floor. It was super helpful for me!

I have a couple of those. I love them. When my nephew comes to visit it's the first thing he grabs. He loves it and I can always send him to get things from under my bed or behind things. It's a win-win.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Chapstick!

[Cutwater 41]

My number one post survey item has been my 32 once vacuum insulated stainless steel Water bottle. I bought the Quench water bottle on Amazon and absolutely love it. It goes where I go and I don't have any excuses for not drinking my water every day.

[megpie22 13]

Thanks those are great ideas. I forgot about Chapstick and I need a Water bottle so I will look it up. Thanks again everyone:) can't wait for surgery to be over with.

[gabbys_mom 7]

sugar free Popsicles, Decaf tea. Broths. Water. Protein Shakes.

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

A wedge pillow!

[RNYDawn 160]

Any recommendations for adult liquid Tylenol or generic that doesn't taste awful?

[terrydumont46 1,954]

If u can stand the taste get used to chewing pills up. I went to second hand stores and found things that were small. Baby stuff etc. and the only credit card I have opened in a decade was Amazon. They have all the Proteins and Vitamins. Don't start Iron unless your doctor has directed you. You may not need it.