pantry list -- should i?

What should i keep in my pantry that is really helpful the first 2 weeks liquid diet and the first month after surgery? i am going to start stocking up starting next month. I will get the fridge stuff when i need it so it doesnt spoil. also considering buying a huge thing of splenda. its a bit sweet in my generic crystal light but i cant afford to live off reg and generic crystal light for all my water in take and need something else with some flavor for when i am tired of reg water.

Splenda is a very good item to stock for your journey. Also, SF jello, the crystal lights, tea bags for iced tea if you like that (sweetened with splenda of course) bullion for broth, SF carnation instant breakfast, protein powders, and whatever else your surgeon and or dietician recommend.
Hope you get some other more creative ideas as well!

thanks. going to try a small bag this month to make sure i like it and then will do a big bag at sams next month if it goes well. next appointment we are talking about the diet phases so that'll help. are you allowed reg oatmeal or just cream of wheat in the beginning?

It sounds like Patrece gave you some very good ideas.  As for the reg oatmeal vs cream of wheat, my doctor only allowed cream of wheat for the longest time.  Something else you might want to stock up on are sugar free popsicles.  They helped me with getting some of my liquids in, they feel good on the throat and they are a change of pace.  When your doctor gives you the diet phases he will give you what is allowed and when it is allowed.  That will be your best solution for what to stock up on. 

I talked to my nut asking for a list and there isnt an extensive one. but my book has a guideline of foods that will be appropraite which i will be making a list from.

I agree with Patrece and Dee, and also very good idea to follow the book you was given..I stock up on spenda, I drink Tea alot.. Green tea is my choice when Im not out of it.... Also dont stock up on fresh foods like you would before surgery.. cause you can not eat as much as it will spoil and thats money wasted.. But seems like your on right track.. If it helps I will list what I have:

Yogurt
SF Pudding ( I put protein powder in it)
SF Popcicles
SF hot choc
Decaff Tea
Decaff instant coffee
decaff reg coffee
Cheese
refried beans
applesauce no sugar added
Lite v8 splash mango
Apple juice
wheat thins( yum lol )
Turkey( from deli not prepackaged)
tuna
lite mayo
bananas
white fish( yumo with lemon pepper and butter in casserole dish baked)
wheat pasta
I can eat boiled burger so sometime I have that in spagetti sauce over wheat pasta
veg soup( made homemade YUM)
I eat chicken ALOT.. so I do chicken chunks with melted cheese and salsa..is YUMO
cottage cheese
canned fruit( to top cottage cheese with another YUMO) but in own juices not in syrup
beets ( good for me lol)
sweet potatos
green beans
carrots
Gosh there is alot already.. but this is what I can remember with out getting up and actually looking which now I will cause I need to get stocked up..LOL  thanks alot haha
oh now I remember.. sobe life water 0 cal.. I drink those often aside from my teas and flavorsplash aquafina .. I preferr mixed berry flavor.. :)

OK hope this helps

:)

Congrats on getting surgery. If you are going to be on a strictly liquid diet then you are going to need to keep your fluids up. Drink your Proteins first. Def get Sugar Free EVERYTHING!! you can drink the packets of Kool Aid made with Splenda. Popsicles count as fluid as well as pudding and Jello. The Carnation Instant Breakfast (CIB) that you need is in a BLUE box! Just remember proteins first and that you can try to mix you protein powder in anything. Theres no knowing how it will taste! Good Luck!

Well... you got ALOT of feedback! This should definately help out.