Make sure you have your vitamins, shakes, blender, and other items ready for when you get home. Don't bother packing much for the hospital. I was so doped up I didn't use anything. Walk at the hospital as much as you can and when you get home, remember to walk and sip frequently. Do pack something stretchy to wear home so it's not tight across your incisions. Other than that, take a few deeps breaths and try to relax. Everything will be great. I'm 8 days post-op and I feel pretty good. I haven't taken any pain meds in 3 days. It was nowhere near as bad as I expected. Good luck!!!!

 I'm 8 days post-op and I'm struggling to get all the protein it. My doc stresses that this early out that it's more important to get in liquids so we don't dehydrate. Have you tried the protein bullets? Walmart carries them and their less than 3 oz. of liquid and pack 20 grams of protein. They taste like snowball syrup so they go down pretty easy too. Today has been better, I've gotten more in today so far, so it feels like it will get easier.

I've found some great already made shakes that I like.  I couldn't event get the isopure down :(  I couldn't get past the taste even on ice.  Which I could because I'm tired of shakes but if you are looking for shake options, let me know.  I have tried TONS! 

Aurelia,

Hang in there!!!  You will definetely still be yourself, just more healthy, energetic and slim LOL...  I see that we have the same team of surgeons.  Let's share experiences!

I hope it all works out for you.  Hang in there!