Question:
What do I need to buy at the grocery to have on hand when I get home from the hosp?

   — Vicki N. (posted on March 7, 2002)

March 6, 2002
i know one of the suggestions that helped me a lot was to buy 3oz. cups from the grocery. you know, the bathroom cups? this was very beneficial with my water intake at first (when the water intake was really small). it also helped me with my pureed soups and foods. it prevented me from washing many dishes and especially using dishes that were much bigger than the amount of food i could eat. otherwise, the popsicles, jello, soups, broth & saltine crackers help. sugar free yogurt & mashed potatoes were on my list also. one more thing, don't buy plenty. you will not be able to eat as much and if you have someone at the home that can shop for you - then your halfway there! good luck...
   — Trofie 9.

March 6, 2002
Hi Vicki! Brenda Singer has some wonderful helps on her profile page including lists of what to take to hospital, what to buy for home, and many other helpful tips. Go to peers, put in Singer and find her profile. She is in Ohio. Good luck to you! I too am pre-op and am enjoying getting ready for the trip of my lifetime.
   — AJC750

March 7, 2002
Instead of juice, you may want to buy some Gatorade. It has half the calories and sugar of regular juice and it dilutes well in water (doesn't taste much different when diluted). Good luck!
   — PaulaM