Question:
shopping List what should I put on it?

Surgery in 5 days. Need to shop for food what do I buy?    — Lisaslovinghands (posted on September 3, 2009)

September 3, 2009
You will definatly have to start off with clear liquids. I was in hospital 5 days and was able to start full liquids after I got home. I had SF puddings/popcicles, strained LF soups. Gosh, it's been a while, but basically anything soft without chunks that's SF or LF/SF. The sugar is what made me vomit, though everyone can be different. After 2-3 weeks of full liquids, you can go to the soft foods. I loved the cottage cheese with a tsp of SF jams, soft scrambled eggs. I can't remember alot of what I ate, but I found alot of good info too on you tube even delicous recipies too. I couldn't tolerate water, so I started using crystal lite, since then, I get more than enough water than needed. Good luck to you. I know this isn't much of a list, but it's a start.
   — michelle caballero

September 3, 2009
I drank alot of propel, chicken broth and sugar free popsicles helped too.. Crystal lite helped also..Just remember do not get dehydrated. It may feel very hard to get in your liquids just sip, sip and sip all day long.. If you feel you are getting weak its because you are not hydrated enough...After 2 and a half weeks of that my first food was one scrambled egg and chew it until its practically mush in your mouth before you swallow and I also had some refried beans with cheese on top (which was soo good). Good luck and remember to sip, sip sip all day long.
   — okbuffy

September 3, 2009
Marino Italian Ices, jello, puddings, interesting things to drink. I thought clear broth was horrible. The bouillon cubes with water are tastly (chicken & beef). There are lots of things. Ices are pretty good for this time of year. Good luck.
   — Linda R.

September 3, 2009
Two protein sources got me through when everything else looked "icky": Max Protein powder (recommended by the wls chef at lifeaccordingtoeggface.com) and Isopure protein drink (40gr protein per 20 oz bottle). Also, pick up a Magic Bullet mini processor. They are indespensible for getting food mushy enough and making protein shakes that don't have too much air. Expect to be overwhelmed at first, but remember that everyday gets better and better.
   — jtoothman

September 4, 2009
The "New Whey" bullets are good mixed with fruit-flavored herbal teas, too... and the warmth feels good to your healing pouch. They have 42 grams of protein, and qualify as a clear liquid (along with your tea), but they are a little to thick and tart for me to drink by themselves. I also added them to sugar-free Jell-O as part of the "cold" water. They add a nice tangy taste to either the teas or the Jell-O. One BIG hint.... go to your local liquor store and buy a package of "jello-shooter" cups. They are exactly the right size for a one-ounce serving of pudding, cottage cheese, smooth yogurt, jello, etc. I spent the day before surgery making a whole cookie tray full of SF Jell-O made with the bullets, and SF instant pudding made with fat free milk and some "Any Whey" protein powder mixed in. I made several different flavors, so that I could have a variety, and so that I didn't have to do the work when I got home and maybe wasn't feeling so good. Lucky for me, I felt great and could have cooked or stood up and mixed things up, but others have had a much harder time with their recovery, and having things pre-made is just sensible. Hope this helps.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

September 4, 2009
I drank Myoplex (Strawberry and chocolate - the premade ones you can get at the grocery store), and I drank gatorade g2. SF popsicles were also a good treat. I stayed on those.... I was having issues getting in enough protein (still do) so i really didn't go for the jello and puddings, and I didn't want them. I was NEVER hungry at all!! The most important thing is going to be your protein shakes and whatever SF drink you like. (I always was a big water drinker - I would drink it all day long.. now I need some flavor in my water).
   — wendy-s