Surgery is close!!!!

Hi all. Just wanted to say hi. My surgery is getting really close and i am excited and scared all at the same time. Jan. 10 with Dr. Kuri....... any good suggestions for things to have around the house? I know that they say your tastes change after surgery so i don't want to stalk up too much. But there must be some must-haves for the days immediately after. Also ideas for protein drinks...any good ones?? Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

I bought unflavored protien powder, that way you can add it to almost everything you eat and drink without changing the taste. I also got some chocolate unjury and love it. I made sure I had more broth, juices, jello and sugar free popcicles at home for when I got back. The popcicles were a life saver, as it was my main source of liquid at first as I couldn't get any water down without feeling sick to my stomach. Leanne Legare LAP RYN - Dr Joya Dec 16/05 247/221/140?

I agree with the previous post. I did a lot of strained soup, popsicles (the ones on a stick not in a plastic sleeve), crystal light, jello. Then pudding, mashed potatoes, applesauce, stuff like that. You're right not to stock up. You won't use it all. I use unflavored Unjury protein powder. Right now I've been mixing it with hot cocoa (no sugar added of course). That gives me 22 grams of protein in 3/4 cup of hot cocoa. And the Unjury doesn't change the flavor a bit. It will make your clear drinks cloudy looking though. That was a turn off for me. If you don't have one, you might consider a cheap sno cone machine (I got mine at WalMart for less than $20). You can use that fine ice in your crystal light or jus****er. It seems to make it easier to get your fluids in. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Kina 220/153/120-130

Hi, I'm also being banded by Dr. Kuri on January 10th. I'm from Billings, Mt.--flying down on Sky West on the 9th. See you there. Good luck and God Bless.

i have a welth of recipes and hints on what to eat or drink in the first few weeks . i keep going back to totters stuff! bariatris bytes lots of great info from food to vitamins. it will take your mind off of the madness ahead. i found the wls it's self to be the easiest part of this change! you will be fine!keep us up to date! vg

Could you share some of your first few weeks recipes? I am spinning around in circles...hard to concentrate....but i definetly (sp?) want to do this....i am very excited at the same time...... Thanks

bariatric bytes ahs full liquids with carnation breakfast ideas. how to make your own cafe vienna protien drink and a lot more. let me get some up will try to post thursday. back at both jobs don't get home untill late.i have this african peanut butter punch,holly cow it hits that pb craving on the spot!will write soon!check out recipe board and baking forum! best of luck.v.g.