Helpful items needed For After surgery.

[CharlotteKat 90]

I recommend investing in a Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro BL450 Blender to make the Protein shakes starting on day 1. (It was rated #1 by Cooks Illustrated.) I'm post surgery 8 months now and I regret not having bought this thing sooner. I've only had mine for 2 months and it is worth every penny. Plain ol' Crystal Light, ice cubes, Water and unflavored Protein powder actually tastes better after you blend it. I use the Ninja daily for my shakes. I even travel with it. It pulverizes anything you put into it including rock hard frozen strawberries.

Things that I bought that I didn't end up using - liquid Tylenol and liquid Calcium supplement (yuck!). Stick with chewables. You'll have all the pain medicine you need initially so you probably won't end up needing OTC pain meds..

[megpie22 13]

Thanks so much all:)

[gpmed 623]

If you don't have a recliner, I'd suggest a bedrest pillow. I found it hard to lay flat on my back immediately after surgery. Also, if you plan to sleep in bed and it's high, a small stool to get up there.