Oh my gosh, thank you for all that!  What brand of fat free soups do you like to use?  Laura

I had my surgery at St. V's, so can't help you there.  When Shanna checks in, I know she had her surgery at Clarian North, so she can tell you.

At St. V's, we got a binder listing all the food stages and what we could have at our pre-op nutrition class.  Perhaps you will too?

I wouldn't stock up on a lot of stuff ahead of time.  Trust me, things you like now you may hate after surgery.

Refried beans with shredded cheese will be your new best friend... LOL

One thing I would stock up on is the little portion cups with lids.  You can get them at Gordon's Food Service.  Get the one ounce size to start with.  That way, when you make a scrambled egg, or open a can of refried beans, you can portion it out and put it in the fridge for several meals.  It was a lifesaver for me.  I stored them in the fridge in a small Tupperware container.

Good luck, and we'll save a seat on the loser's bench for you!!

I can tell you what I had at home ahead of time that really helped me. When I got home from the hospital I was tolerating clear liquids very well and met my goal the hospital had set for me before I could be discharged. I was told in my class that usually by the time we get home we should be trying full liquids,ie:cream soups that are fat-free. I was also told to experament with protein powders to find one that you like because you will need to sip it all day,in order to get 60-80 grams a day.I must admit to you I am really having a problem with my protein intake. It is the biggest problem most people have. The isopure that they give you in the hospital is the only thing that I can stand to drink. I did have 1oz medicine cups that you can get at supply stores,they are very useful, I am still useing them.I have a baby spoon that I used during the pureed stage,it teaches you to eat small,and slow.You do not really need measuring cups if you can get some 1oz cups.I know people that have done the ice cube tray deal and it makes perfect sense,but that really comes later.Your biggest job right now should be buying sample paks of protein and getting recipes for your protein shakes. There is a recipe forum on here with great ideas.Have a sippy cup ready. And find a schedule that works good with your lifestyle so you can fit your vitamins all in.Chewable centrum vitimins,liquid calcium citrate, or chewable calcium chews from Bariatric choice, and of corse the B-12 at krogers that I mentioned.OH Tomato soup has to much sugar so do not use it. I always used fat-free mushroom, asparagus,chicken,and broccoli. another rule that is good is to keep a journal of your food and vit. sometimes they want to see it after a few weeks post-op.If i think of anything else I will share with you,hope this helps.

I will be having my RNY at Clarian North around the beginning od June. I was wondering what the eating guidelines are? How long on the liquid, soft foods, etc. Just wondering so i can stock up on a few things. Thanks!

Tracy,

Thank you for sharing those wow moments. I think they help us all to realize and thank God for the gift He gave us through this surgery. I have had so many wow moments and NEVER intend to take them for granted. You have achieved so much and have been so supportive and encouraging to all of us walking this journey as well. Its nice to see so many blessings going on in your life. 

For my wow moment for the week, I purchased a dress for graduation that was in the misses section! I cried when that dress dropped over my shoulders, down past my hips and fit! I fell to my knees and thanked God. Last year when i spoke at Ivy Tech's graduation banquet I wore a 5x this year I wear an XL in misses!

To those of you who are considering this surgery, GO FOR IT! You will be blessed and surprised at all you can do!

Hugs to all!