what is the best "starter kit" for vsg?

I asked the same question.  Here is a link to what everyone told me, and a copy of the list at the end....  the thread has more info than just the list...
1.   Protein shake bottle  with wire ball www.amazon.com/Blender-Bottle-Mini-Shaker-Mixer/dp/B0010JLPE A
2.   Blender of some type (bullet recommended)
3.   Tennis shoes (for exercising)
4.   Computer access for OH
5.   Journal to record thoughts
6.   Method for tracking food and nutrients (e.g., myfooddiary.com or good ol notebook)
7.   Good scale: zeros out, handles ounces and grams
8.   Good set of measuring cups (and spoons)
9.   Method to track weight changes
10. Tape measure to take measurements each month
11. Pillow for early on coughing spells, getting up and down, ride from hospital
12. Good music (iPod maybe?)
13. Family/Friend support system 
14. Smaller fork and spoon (kid sized, or see crate&barrel appetizer-sized flatware)
15. Smaller plate (salad plate)
16. Gift certificates to department stores for shopping (in later months)
17. Consignment shop locations for those smaller clothes
18.  OH Lightweights Angel (see major mom's post above for details)
19. Colace (stool softener)
20. Papaya Chews
21. Milk of Magnesia
22. GasX Strips
23. Sippy cups or small cups with lids so you don't smell your protein drinks
24. Ice cube trays so you can freeze liquids and purees in convenient 1 oz servings
25. Protein powders
26. Protein drink recipes
27. Dear Me Letter (write a letter to yourself of all the reasons you've had WLS
28. Comfy loosefitting clothes for just after surgery
29. Drink flavorings, like DaVinci Sugar Free Caramel or Vanilla
30. Sugar free popsicles, jello, and crystal light-like drinks