baby spoon

do we need a baby spoon after surgery.

i guess its not as necessary as our vitamins but i did go out and get some. i figure it cant hurt specially with the tiny bites we r possed to take. i found a pack of baby spoons in different colors at walmart for about 2.50. now if i can only train myself to not gulp that would b great!! lol i just know im gonna puke after surgery. o well, live and learn

You don't need a baby spoon, but it is very helpful for pacing yourself and keeping the bites small, I have noticed that I eat at a healthy and safe pace now with the baby spoons, but with a regular size one I have to stop, take breaks, it's not pretty... yes, I'd advise getting them. I fortunately already have them from my kids since they're so young, and even have a metal one so I don't feel like such a freak with the ones that LOOK like baby spoons LOL... As for the gulping of water, BIG no no... HURTS not discomfort, not just a "I shouldn't do that" It is major pain on so many levels, gone are the days of upending a bottle of water and draining 16 oz in 2 mins. You gotta work to stay hydrated here!!! Wow, 5 days out and feeling like a pro at this! LOL... Hope I'm helping you! You're going to do great, and don't sweat the small stuff, it's not worth it! HUGS Rachel

Walmart has this great disposable baby food container that has two halfs with a spoon in the middle. It is great for packing small portions and taking the spoon with you.

thanks for letting me know bout how much pain is in invovled with gulping water!! i have 2 short term goals for after surgery 1) not puke 2) see #1 lol but really... i thought maybe if i gulped water i would have some discomfort or it end up coming back up. but to know its serious pain im really gonna try not to gulp!! thanks for the heads up

not a problem... keep in mind also that a normal swallow will hurt and feel like a gulp... baby sips, practice, although after one faux pas you'll never forget. HUGS Rachel