preparing for our Oct surgeries...

Well you guys, our surgeries are coming up on us quick, aren't they? Are you all ready? I'm trying to get me a list of what I need to buy before the big day. Any ideas? What about protein drinks? Have any of you bought any yet? Tiff and I are in the Chat Room if you wanna join us....it is on the left of this page. Debbie

I made my chicken broth and packed the mushy chicken in containers for the freezer. I've had a snow cone machine thing that I'm sure I'll be using, and the SF popsicles are in the freezer. I also ordered Unjury unflavored protein. And I have SF jello. I can't think of any other food thing that I might need. I've also packed and repacked my hospital stuff a dozen times. Joanne

Hi guys.....I am also on the 5th. Had a dream last night that surgery was over, and it HURT.....DUH!!!! I have my bag packed, except for my favorite pillow. I have lots of different protein samples ready to go. Have my chewable (sponge bob) vitamins... that snow cone machine sounds great!!! getting nervous????

Hello All, I like you am going crazy. Very anxious for it all to be over with. I started my journey in Jan 04 with a call to my surgeon. Waited to July and will be in the hospital on October 4th. Hoorray. I haven't packed my bag yet, trying to find a little fan. I did not try to many products because all I kept hearing about was how you taste buds change and if I liked one thing it may not agree with me after the surgery. I did buy carbsolutions protein powder vanilla flavor and it was not bad, just a little gritty. I did order unjury for there website and the expensive s/h charge got it to my door overnight. So I was happy. Already ordered my med alert bracelet and it should arrive next week. Just in time for me to come home. I think being home for six weeks will kill me and not the surgery. lol. I have started giving away my summer clothing because I won't be this size again. Wishing everyone lots of good like and speedy recovery. Cynthia P

Hi Cynthia, Do you happen to have a web address so that I can check into getting a med alert bracelet? Haven't thought of that one.

Hi everyone... I am scheduled for surgery Mon. Oct 11th. I'm a little nervous and excited, I've had surgery before, but have NEVER had all this time to think about it! I could really use input on what people are buying for protein and vitamins. How about B12, My PCP recommends injections, does anyone have any thoughts on that?