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hey gang... just for my first consultation and I know it's a little soon but i noticed on another thread someone said they were ready for their procedure and all packed up and had their post op goodies all ready to go I was just curious as to what other people had READY TO GO for the first few days after their procedure. I will be going 400 miles away for my procedure and will be in a hotel for the first 2 days and then staying at my families house for the next day or so... just curious as to what I need to start gathering up for my POST OP GOODIES... i have already decided I need to purchase a really good juicer/smoothie maker for the mushy stage any tips on what guys used to MAKE YOUR MUSHY STUFF?

Thanks gang!:eek:

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Well, my surgery is 5 weeks out and I have already ordered some Protein mix from BariatricEating.com I saw someone post on here that they have a sample pack so I got one of those to figure out what flavors I like before stocking up.

I have previously purchased a Magic Bullet to puree vetables and freeze to add to Soups and other recipes. (I read Jerry Signfield's wife's cook book and got on a kick) It works great and I think it will be perfect for making shakes and smoothies. It comes w/ 4 or 6 mugs. I used to think, why do I need all of these, and now I am glad to have them.

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I was banded 2 weeks ago and before my surgery my fridge was full of, Vitamin Water, iceopure, and popsicles I lived on those 3 things for the first 7 days. Then I was alowed full liquids so I made sure my pantry was stocked with good high Protein shakes!

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:thumbup:smittenkitten.... thank you! that list is exactly what I was looking for ... I know it's a little earlier in my planning but my husband and I are both having the procedure done at the same time so I wanted to know what I needed to purchase ahead of time and since I have to get double the supplies this will allow me to buy a little at a time before the big day... thank a bunch GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

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My husband and I also got banded together! We were going to do it the same day....thank god we changed our minds about that. He was banded in October then I went a month later. If we were both down at the same time it would have been hell! Congrats and its so great having such awesome support!

:thumbup:smittenkitten.... thank you! that list is exactly what I was looking for ... I know it's a little earlier in my planning but my husband and I are both having the procedure done at the same time so I wanted to know what I needed to purchase ahead of time and since I have to get double the supplies this will allow me to buy a little at a time before the big day... thank a bunch GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

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