Question:
Pre Op Preparation for post op days

Hi, my surgery is Dec 18th, 01 just a couple of weeks away and I am trying to get as much prepared as possible...What type of minerials and vitamines should I purchase and where should I go to get them? Also, what types of food should I buy? I know that I will be mostly on liquids, so what should I stock up on? and finally, what type of shakes should i get to get the most protien as possible? any other suggestions for preparation as well is welcomed thanx!    — Deanna Wise (posted on December 1, 2001)

December 1, 2001
Broth, chewable flinstones vitamins, bottled water (if you want...I prefer bottled water), sugar free kool-aid, Crystal Light (any flavor), diet sodas (as permitted). I stocked up and I really shouldn't have. Really, water will be your week. But, just having maybe 2 cans of soup and one bottle of crystal light should be ample. You'll be amazed to see how little you can actually take in post-op. NO need to overstock. good luck on your surgery.
   — [Anonymous]

December 1, 2001
What I liked the most was Cambell's chicken soup. There is a little chicken in it but not enough to where you can't eat around it. Another thing that help alot the first week and even at 3 weeks is sugar free popsicles. yummy As far a protein drinks, I don't tolerate them well. You can get some samples from vitalady.com. Make sure you drink the water because you will get constipated.
   — Kelly C.

December 1, 2001
Avoid buying big quanties of anything because post op your tastes may change. I LIKE bottled water but initially post op it tasted so bad it would make me throw up. Broith yas YUCKY too...
   — bob-haller