So I am on Day 6 post op and will return to work on this Thursday. I am a little nervous about what I should take to make it through this second week on liquids. My first week was Clear Liquids and starting today I can progress to full liquids. That is to include my Protein Shakes, strained pureed foods, Soups,etc.

I need suggestions on how others have gotten through this. Interestingly, I am not suppose to lift more than 10 lbs and am also struggling with how I am going to carry my purse, laptop case and lunch without exceeding that amount. Funny huh?!

I just need help!

Hi. Depending on your work environement it may be easiest to bring campbells drinkable tomato soup (since it's one serviing. Some of the other brands that have heat and eat soups put Two servings in the container.). Also for protein shakes you can buy shaker cups (have a small wisk ball inside) that you can used to mix up the shakes. Or buy ready to drink which would be the easiest. I like Premier brand from costco 160 cal. 30 g protein. Other thoughts are sugar free jello, individual applesauce containers if you can have it.

Oh and do you have one of those small roller overnight bags that you can take as carry on luggage? That would be perfect for your laptop, since they have built in elastic things for holding your clothes in place. You could also put your purse in there. Also you could put your lunch stuff in a sealable baggie and put it in there are well.

This is what I did 5yrs. ago ... First invest in a good protein shake Muscle Milk is very good.

I took a shaker bottle, and a ziploc baggie, with a couple of scoops of Muscle Milk in it.

Lunch Time I filled my jug with water added the MM, and shook it up, then slowly enjoyed my lunch.

People I worked with were all for me. "didn't need or want it, but they were fascinated with it, so good for them !"

So tomorrows the day! Back to work! Took all the valuable advice.

Check:

Roller laptop bag with compartments

Ziploc bags for my Protein Powder (Unjury)

insulated bag by Rachael Ray (for Isopure bottles and water) costco

I am going to attach insulated lunch bag to Samsonite rolling laptop bag! Voila! No lifting required...

I'm all ready!!!! Well, at least as far as my nutrition and lifting requirement is concerned!

Thanks so much for all of the help!! I love the community of fellow bandsters! I couldn't do this alone.