Must haves for Gastric Sleeve

[Amanda403 21]

So far I am stocked up on Vitamins, Protein Shakes, all the foods allowed post -op. I bought paper plates, one ounce measuring cups for measuring fluids and food. We already have a ninja and food processor along with blender
bottles. We also have food scales galore from the years of dieting.

What else do we need? Surgery is on Monday and for those who have gone through it what did you wish you had or glad you had. What made your meal prep easier? Any kitchen tools?

[FLHappyGirl 171]

Sounds like you are ready! The one thing I really enjoyed the first week were sugar free popsicles. It was a combination of being able to chew again all while getting additional fluids down. You're gonna do great!

[sideeye 1,440]

Get a body pillow, or maybe two king pillows. I'm a stomach sleeper and wedging pillows on either side of me was really the only things keeping me on my back that first week, which was key since your incisions will scream if you roll in the night. I used the body pillow along the back of my bed and kind of created a fake in-bed recliner.

I got the Water Minder app and preset measures for 1oz and 8oz quantities, since those were the volumes I intended to use. Also loaded up audiobooks and movies.

I did also get one of those abdominal binders, just to make sure I didn't pull at my incisions and to generally keep things under control.

[Screwballski 540]

On 06/07/2018 at 09:07, FLHappyGirl said:

Sounds like you are ready! The one thing I really enjoyed the first week were sugar free popsicles. It was a combination of being able to chew again all while getting additional fluids down. You're gonna do great!

Over 3 weeks out, it continues to be my experience that I can never have enough sugar free popsicles! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Screwballski 540]

Bone Broth is helpful when you need a break from sjskrs but still want to maximize Protein intake.