Post Op Must Haves

I am 5 weeks post op and I LOVE my baby spoon collection and my appetizer plates and sauce bowls.  It helps me to keep my portions in check and take teeny bites.  I also needed ice - I know people told me that ice would hurt my pouch but it actually felt good for me.  And buy at least 1 can of refried beans - that was my first pureed food meal and it was heavenly.  A fun water bottle is also good!

Good Luck!

 Hey im so glad you posted this question because i am alao scheculed for surgery on 10/31. As im reading the replys im making my list n i will b at walmart getting EVERYTHING that was posted besides the patience lol. Thanks a big bunch guys and good luck on you alls journey 

Congrats on the surgery date!

Must haves.....PILLOWS. For behind you and for your stomach. If you have a recliner, I would use that for the first two weeks. Cause getting in & out of bed ended up hurting me more than anything!

Clothes that were BIG around the waist. I had my surgery Aug 28th and until last week, the most comfy thing I could wear was a big ole cotton nightgown. Everything felt tight around my stomach and the incisions.

I had a tray next to me that I set up every day with my Multi vitamin (that's all the doc wanted me on after surgery) and my little cups and my water/tea/protein drinks. And my pain meds! I also had a bell, so my son could hear me if I needed help.

I HATE pain and wasn't a wonderful patient once I was home and I am glad he was there to help me.

Wishin you the BEST!
Bren