Food After Surgery???

Hi I am due to have WLS on July 12th. Dr. Mark Gibbs is my surgeon.What I really need to know is.....What kind of foods will I need AFTER surgery? I would like to do some shopping BEFORE surgery so I can be prepared when I get home.I don't want my hubby to look at me when I ask him to go buy something and say..."huh?"Just a small list of things would really be helpful.ANYONE who used him as your Dr.please let me hear from you. Thanks so much.....Barbara

I'd stock up on fat free broth, Sugar free jello, Sugar free popsicles, Anything that is clear and goes down good. Don't forget to have it sugar free and fat free. I wouldn't stock up on protein powder until after the surgery because sometimes your tastes change and I'd hate to have you get all this powder and then have to choke it down because you don't like it. But if you want to get protein powder get the Unjury unflavored. I don't know any stores around NW Arkansas that sell it but you can order it online. Jan

Thanks Jan...Will get to the store soon and stock up on things. Barbara

Hey Barbara, I just went to McCain Mall and at the GNC they had a Pro Performance Whey Protein powder that is unflavored. I only bought one but my surgery is on the 7th so hopefully i can give you a 2 day heads up on how it is. I have Dr. Gibbs too so if you want to stay in touch with me I can let you know what all I go through. I have my pre op the day before my surgery so I will buy all my vitamins and sugar free stuff then. let me know.

Hi Mary....That would be great if you would let me know how you are doing and what all you went thru. I know people don't have the same experience that others do,but I would really like to hear about your surgery. I live about an 1 1/2 hour from Little Rock and we are coming up on the 11th for my pre-op and spending the night since I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 on the 12th. My emotions are just going all over the place .....and the questions ....oh my!!!! Anyway,Keep me informed. Best of luck with your surgery and recovery......Barbara

Thanks Barbara I will keep you posted. I will e-mail you my phone number so you can call me if you like.

Oooh! A big God Bless to both of you! I will be praying for ya'll! I bought the bag of samples from bariatriceating.com and have tried a couple that were yummy. But I heard the post somewhere earlier about waiting until after surgery to decide which ones you like the best because your taste changes. I am stocking up too...for August 7th surgery! Congratulations ladies...you are almost there!

I am still waiting for a date although it's a penciled in date for August, but my friends on the over fifties site said the tasteless protein is really good when you add the lemon and lime flavor pouches with it and eventually you can add fruit and berries. I sent off for free lemon and lime packs and tried them in tea and they are wonderful. I am getting stuff like that. Let us know what works for you.