making a shopping list of what i need after surgery

Hi all I just would like a few opinons on what brands and products that you think are must have for my after surgery shopping list.

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protein powder protein drink protein bar sugar free popcicle sugar free jello ready made or make it your=self sugar free pudding yogurt vitamins pain relief medication etc... Would love to hear all suggestions Also I just tried caramel optisource high protein drink and thought it tasted awful please help just trying to get ready for the big day.  8 more days to get my new tool in working order LOL Lisa

I needed lowfat cottage cheese, sugar free applesauce, powdered milk, sugar free instant breakfast, 2% milk.  I loved the protein drink that my doctor used: 4 cups milk, 1 cup powdered milk, 1 pkg. sugar free instant breakfast.  Mix all together and slowly sip all day. . . drink whole quantity for needed protein for the day.   Best of luck.  Hope you have as few problems as I have had!!! (none) CiCi

I wouldn't buy to much of any one thing. Your taste may change.  I didn't do well on the protein shake so I got some bottles of Isopure ate GNC. It comes in fruit flavors and has (I think) 60 grm of protein / bottle.  I had to drink it over ice but it wasn't to bad.  sugar free popcicle for sure.  How about no sugar added apple sauce and instant mashed potatoes. I bought the low cal yogurt that had the plastic lids on to reseal.  One cup will make many meals. You won't eat protein bars for a while.  I liked to buy my SF jello and puddings just becsue it got me in and out of the kitchen quicer.   I buy the EQUATE childrens chewables with iron at Walmart.  They are cheaper than the Flintstones but more important they taste better.  I have found that for some reason the ones in the big economy bottle aren't as good as the ones in the samller bottles.  Maybe made in a different location.  You should also get some chewable calcium.  Citrical has some good chews I think you can also get it in liquid.  You need B1 and B12 sublinguals.  Don't forget the biotin.  Import to help prevent hair loss.  Good luck

Thanks that helps.  I am looking so forward to September 4th.  I bet this will be the best labor day I have ever had even though I'll be in the bathroom most of the dayLOL but it will be worth it.  7 days and counting wooohooo

It is so ironic that you posted this--I was lying in bed last night thinking that I really should start buying stuff for the surgery so that my wallet isn't hit as hard.  In addition to food items--what things or extra supplis would people recommend having on hand for the few weeks after surgery to make life easier at home??  I know extra cat litter, extra toilet paper, extra deodorant, etc.--anyone have other advice??