I have My Date!

I finally got approved for my surgery and my date is 11/13 - I am soooooo excited!  I was hoping that some of you guys could help me out with some instructions.  What kind of food do I need to have in my house for the first two weeks after surgery.  I know that I will need my protein supplements, but anything else like jello or popcicles and that kind of thing?  I would welcome your ideas.

congratulations on your date! The only thing I took to the hospital that I used was chap stick.  When I got home I just drank my protein shakes for the first week and I lived on sf Popsicles. I got a box of Popsicles sf and lifesaver sf Popsicles. The lifesaver are tropical flavors they are my favorite. Good luck.

Take some chapstick for dry lips and wear something that won't bind you for the ride home. I wore somthing that didn't require a bra for the ride home and was glad of it. They really will provide everything else you'll need. You might want a pillow to help you when getting up and down, especially for the ride home.

What you can have post op really varies from practice to practice. Mine requires a clear liquid diet for all except protien supplements, and that goes for 3.5 weeks. Popcicles were allowed and it was nice to be able to have something to 'chew'. They didn't allow jello, mashed potatoes, pudding or anything like that. I did have some broth and that was a big help. I even had my husband go get me some War WonTon soup and had him strain it, so I just had the broth. Having something savory was a big help and relief from the constant sweets. I used that for my liquid during the time when I wasn't having my protien.

I hope that helps some.

Wishing you all the best,

Barb

I am sooo excited for you!! 

I have not had my WLS so I can't answer your question but Im sure someone on this board can help..Everyone here is so helpful..

Good Luck..