For all you Power Crunch bar fans out there... 24 hour fitness has a sale on the boxes of bars (12) for $13.99 until the 31st. Believe me, I plan on stocking up because the normal price is $22.00 or something like that. Yeahhhh!!!! I love cheap stuff. Dana

How much does Queen's sell it for? I gotta go check that out when I go for my pre-op meeting on the 1st. Is Queen's the onlly place here to sell it?

How did this work out?

This seems really neat. I don't think I could personally contribute, but it sure is nice to see OH members active with this type of stuff. Keep up the great work!

Hi Dana!! Congratulations on receiving your surgery date!! I started buying my multiple vitamins, protein powder, B-12, Iron, Biotin. I purchase my things from GNC so I tried to purchase them a little at a time. It can get expensive, but since we need to take it the rest of our lives it's a good idea to get adjusted to buying them. What did I have in my hospital bag? I also had the clothes that I was going to come home in. Make sure it's loose fitting and comfortable. I also took a bathrobe for when I went walking. I also took a book, my cd player and a couple of my favorite cds. Believe it or not I did make use of them. Oh, don't forget to take a chapstick, because you will find that your lips may get very dry. I also took my own toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, etc. What should I have stocked in my fridge and pantry for after surgery? I bought SF jello, crystal light, clear broth. I was on liquids for about 3 weeks. What was an absolute neccessity during recovery? I would say make sure that you get up and walk as soon as you are able to. My surgeon does not use any drains, so it was pretty easy to get around. Also, make sure to drink as much water as you are able to. Also, depending on how you are feeling, don't forget to get your protein in I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. Aloha, Pat