TwinMom1221 3 Posted December 2, 2019 Hello-I am scheduled for surgery December 8 and I'm wondering what you all would recommend having on hand for when I get home. I don't want to overbuy shakes or Protein Powder as I know tastes change, but I don't necessarily want my husband to have to run to the store right away. So, what do you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lvidacovich 372 Posted December 2, 2019 For me it was helpful to have everything I needed. I got all my prescriptions before my surgery and I had a ton of different Protein Shakes and powders ready to go. 1 PlanetHopper reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Tylo 1,399 Posted December 2, 2019 Do not overthink it - All you need is a place to chill and you will be eating liquids so i say just a little broth and Soups = I do not overstock on Protein, Kinda gets a funky taste after a month or so Just get ready to chill and watch Tv and relax, food will be the least of your concerns you are done with FOOD and getting healthy As a male my view 1. Comfortable clothes 2. Net Flix, Prime Video, and other things to occupy your time - I used games like clash of clans and x box to pass the time. To old to be good but passed the time 3. Clean sterile environment - You just had surgery so really do a deep clean prior, Plus coming home to a clean fresh home makes you feel good 4. Water, and broth and maybe a few Protein Drinks - 5. Take this time to educate your self on how to make these shakes, what you will be going thru, and My #! thing to learn Vitamins and Minerals and supplements. 6. Mental Prep - Do not be an idiot like me and crash - See my long post - Be ready and be educated and prepared, Many here have crashed and burned including me during post OP - Be prepared and educated ..This site has all the support and answers. 7. Your love life ends for a short period so get that out of the way also, So no frustrated WLS patients Quote Enjoy the journey and have a good ride down the scale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bari_KS 499 Posted December 2, 2019 I had a good supply of Protein Water, sugar free Powerade, Gatorade, popsicles and Jello. Also Bone Broth, mashroom Soup, refried Beans, canned chicken and salmon. 2 PlanetHopper and The New Me(maw) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GothGal 47 Posted December 2, 2019 I had a binder and a tiny but firm pillow (6"x 6" or so) to press against the incision that hurts the most. It's helpful for when you cough or laugh. A Water container (no straws!) to sip from. Fluffy pillows to be the most comfortable. A grabber. Bending will be hard the first week or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
