what to get

what should i make sure i have before surgery? heres my list so far:

-Digital scale

-Tape measure thingy for my inches lost

-protein shakes/powder

-food scale

 

You might go to the search feature up top and type in something like "post-op list or post op list for home" and you'll get a bunch of ideas there.  I use my Magic Bullet everyday, smaller plates, bowls and containers.  Good drinking bottle/container.  I use straws everyday and it has never bothered me but check with your post-op instructions as some recommend you don't use them because of the intake of air.

I also used the plastic medicine cups...I had a sleeve of them and filled 8 of them up and drank two each 15 mins for the day until I got my fluids in...found that much easier.

Good luck!

Those medicine cups were vital to getting my fluids in early on! 

I have been trying to find the med cups but have had no luck. Where have you all been able to find them?

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/medline-plastic-medicine-cups/ID=prod1606757-product?ext=gooMedicines_ampersand_Treatments_PLA_Doctors_Office_Supplies_prod1606757_pla&adtype={adtype}&Kpid=prod1606757&sst=1fba4446-fbae-a6e8-0afd-0000018209f3

I'm doing the purée stage right now & I have small plastic bowls to freeze my foods & also made chili then puréed it & froze it in 1/4 cup portions in muffin pans then pop them out when frozen & freeze them in individual bags!  

Don't forget measuring cups.

I've been eating with little baby spoons.

I bought SF jam to add to my plain Greek yogurt.

Don't forget lip balm for hospital, mouth wash & hand cream!

good luck!

Sylvie

a comfortable  robe  and slippers for the hospital, good blender, Tylenol, gas -x

I love my Magic Bullet for blending the shakes.

 

I loved my electric cup warmer for keeping my food/soups/hot drinks warm. Early on it takes so long to eat the tiniest amounts your food gets cold before you get a chance to eat it. This way it stays warm down to the last bite/drink no matter how long it takes. Electric candle warmer works just as good which is what i used. I think this really is a must have item especially for newbies.

My fave -- Camelbak Water Bottle -- model= Eddy.  It has a bite valve, so you can use the straw without sucking up water.  Used it from the very first day home, and it made getting liquids in a lot easier.  When I first got home, I'd just lay in the recliner with it on my chest, and suck down a glug as often as I could.  I was lucky, though -- I didn't have any pain drinking.