what do I need to buy??

Hey guys... Well as you know my surgery is right around the corner and I have beed actually very motivated gettign things done around the house so I can come home from hospital and relax. Today, I cleaned out my closet... geezz I have every single size I think. 10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26!!!!! a shopping mall. anyway.... I guess its good as I am going Down I got lots to wear. Sooo... my question is... Do I need to buy anything prior to surgery that well help me out when I get home??

Here is a list of things I purchased: Vitamins Water - Propel Prescriptions Baby Food Fruits - bananas & apples Baby Cups* Baby Spoons* * those cheap plastic ones that you don't care if you loose SF popsicles SF jello - although I dislike jello SF koolaid Crystal light - to go packs and premixed Protein Magic Bullet Small plastic containers I think that's it - hope this helps. Sharyn

These are the things I bought: Sample packs of protein supplement drinks ( didnt know what flavor(s) I would like) Big bottle of Whey unflavored protein powder ( to add to anything) Chicken broth and beef broth SF popsicles SF jello Crystal light Propel water Chewable childrens vitamins Chewable Pepcid AC Magic Bullet ( a gift from my in-laws, has worked out SO well!) Cream soups SF hot chocolate No sugar added instant carnation breakfast and I lavished myself with a few pampered treats from bath and body works.. Michelle

I too am getting ready to have surgery... just don't have a date yet. What is magic bullet? I noticed that it is on both lists. Thanks Kristina

It's a little food processor that is available on infomercials & also at Target. You can blend your protein shakes, make shaved ice, even make salsa, etc... Darlene

Walmart has THE BEST sugar-free popsicles. They are the Walmart brand & come in banana, pina colada, blue raspberry. My new pouch tolerated these very well! Also Crystal Light. I could not do plain water post-op even though I loved it pre-op. Darlene

Darlene, I still love those Walmart S/F popsicles for $1.66. It satisfies my need for fluids, sweetness and crunchies. The flavors are awesome and you cant tell that they are sugar free at all. Sometimes I put them in my little magic bullet blender and make slushies. Yummmy.. I add a little unjury unflavored powder for a little added protein. They are Incredible. Laura

Dont forget the refried beans. I was amazed at how much they satisfied me in those early days. And for some reason they didnt cause me any problems with gas or pain. They were something substancial with a good nutritional value. I kept all kinds of sugar free yogurts on hand, Cottage cheese, instant potatoes, bags of ice, carnation instant breakfast sugar free, cream of wheat , splenda, chicken breast that I would puree in the magic bullet with a little bit of onion and celery. Yes it was smooshie, but the flavor was there. As soon as the Dr said it was okay I kept wheat melba toast on hand. You could crunch it and pulverize it in your mouth with the chicken or tuna salad on it. I kept lots of different flavors of Crystal light on hand and skipped the watered down fruit juices. If I needed my fruit I would blend it with ice and my protein shake. I grew to love the bananna, peanut butter, soy milk, carnation instant breakfast shake with ice added to it. It tasted just like a really fattening milkshake. I will come up with some other ideas as I think of them. Hugs, Laura

a Magic bullett is a great little blender tha tis very usefull for doing pureed foods post op.. also great for smoothies later...

thanks guys... I ordered the magic bullet today actually... I ordered 2!! one for home and one for work.