Okay so I started my pre op diet already my dietitian has me doing 4 slim fast replacement shakes a day I can sub for like other shakes if I like she says..I am shopping tomorrow for other things I may need for my pre op diet and also post surgery diet...can anyone help me out here I I pretty much know the main things I should get...I think lol but any suggestions would be nice I'm kinda starting from scratch here with the exception of a few things so ANY suggestions would be super appreciated :-)

I would say yogurts , sugar free Jell-o,

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Gas x, heating pad, chicken broth, ice chips

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Also, after a week I was able to 1%milk, chewable Vitamins, Protein mix, eggs, low fat/l low carb Soups.. I stayed away anything with broccoli, gives gas..

Diet an apple, crystal light,

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Sorry meant diet snapple.

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Here is the list that I composed before I had my surgery. If you want a printable copy inbox me your email address.

Hope this helps.

General Items to Have on Hand

Digital scale

Blender (consider the ones that you can blend using a travel mug) I bought this one at walmart for $79 http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find&_ta=1&search_query=ninja%20kitchen%20system%20pulse&_tt=ninja

Peewee Pillow pet-to hold against your stomach when you cough

Chewable Calcium

Chewable Daily Vitamin

Gas X

liquid Tylenol

Benefiber (I mix this with the kellog’s Protein mix below)

Metamucil Clean and Clear

Milk of Magnesia (MOM)-to help with constipation

Papaya Enzymes- to help later when if you were to experience a “stuck” episode

Stage 1 Clear liquids

Protein Power: This is just going to be trial an error. Looks like the most popular are (Unjury, Jay Robin, Premiere, NewWhey

Canned chicken broth (the night before your surgery, consider simmering it with some veggies like carrots, onions, potatoes, even some of your favorite herbs. I would leave all the veggies in the broth until the next day. Then have someone strain them off, saving the broth for you)

Favorite Soups Consider lower salt versions(use the larger size cans of Soup if they make them in your band. Then mix a couple of cans of chicken or beef broth with your favorite soup. simmer and strain)

SF Jello (both premade for convenience and boxed for when you feel like making it)

SF Popsicles

Pedialyte Popsicles

Kellogs Water ready protein mix (link below)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Special-K2O-Strawberry-Kiwi-Protein-Water-Mix-4.7-oz-10ct/10891803

SF Water Flavors (Crystal Light, Great Value, Etc)

Gatorade G2 or Propell

Hebal Tea

Diet Fruit Juices

NSA-Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix

Skim Milk

SF Syrups to flavor shakes

Stage 1-Full Liquid -All of the above+

Cream Soups (thinned with water or skim milk)

(consider sprinkling ½ scoop of unflavored protein power into soup and blend…watch the temp of the soup….the protein power may clump at high temps.)

SF pudding (premixed for convenience and boxed for later)

Yogurt (thinned out) (light or Greek) blend well

Baby Foods (add a jar of baby food fruit with your Protein powder and thin with water or skim milk)

Stage 2-Puree

Egg Substitute

oatmeal (thinned)

Grits (thinned)

Applesauce other Fruit sauces

Canned Fruit- juice packed

Instant Mashed

Cottage cheese

Stage 3-Mushies

Canned Tuna

Canned Chicken

Ground Beef in a sauce

Real mashed potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes

Mac And Cheese (consider using the unjury protein cheese sauce)

Cooked spinach

Cooked and mashed cauliflower

Mashed green Beans

Here is the list that I composed before I had my surgery. If you want a printable copy inbox me your email address.

Hope this helps.

General Items to Have on Hand

Digital scale

Blender (consider the ones that you can blend using a travel mug) I bought this one at walmart for 79 http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find&_ta=1&search_query=ninja%20kitchen%20system%20pulse&_tt=ninja

Peewee Pillow pet-to hold against your stomach when you cough

Chewable Calcium

Chewable Daily Vitamin

Gas X

Liquid Tylenol

Benefiber (I mix this with the kellog’s Protein mix below)

Metamucil Clean and Clear

Milk of Magnesia (MOM)-to help with constipation

Papaya Enzymes- to help later when if you were to experience a “stuck” episode

Stage 1 clear liquids

Protein Power: This is just going to be trial an error. Looks like the most popular are (Unjury' date=' Jay Robin, Premiere, NewWhey

Canned chicken broth (the night before your surgery, consider simmering it with some veggies like carrots, onions, potatoes, even some of your favorite herbs. I would leave all the veggies in the broth until the next day. Then have someone strain them off, saving the broth for you)

Favorite Soups Consider lower salt versions(use the larger size cans of soup if they make them in your band. Then mix a couple of cans of chicken or beef broth with your favorite soup. simmer and strain)

SF Jello (both premade for convenience and boxed for when you feel like making it)

SF Popsicles

Pedialyte Popsicles

Kellogs Water ready protein mix (link below)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Special-K2O-Strawberry-Kiwi-Protein-Water-Mix-4.7-oz-10ct/10891803

SF Water Flavors (Crystal Light, Great Value, Etc)

Gatorade G2 or Propell

Hebal Tea

Diet Fruit Juices

NSA-Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix

Skim Milk

SF Syrups to flavor shakes

Stage 1-Full Liquid -All of the above+

Cream Soups (thinned with water or skim milk)

(consider sprinkling ½ scoop of unflavored protein power into soup and blend…watch the temp of the soup….the protein power may clump at high temps.)

SF pudding (premixed for convenience and boxed for later)

Yogurt (thinned out) (light or Greek) blend well

Baby Foods (add a jar of baby food fruit with your protein powder and thin with water or skim milk)

Stage 2-Puree

Egg Substitute

Oatmeal (thinned)

Grits (thinned)

Applesauce other Fruit sauces

Canned Fruit- juice packed

Instant Mashed

Cottage cheese

Stage 3-Mushies

Canned Tuna

Canned Chicken

Ground Beef in a sauce

Real mashed potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes

Mac And Cheese (consider using the unjury protein cheese sauce)

Cooked spinach

Cooked and mashed cauliflower

Mashed green Beans

I love the fact that you are so organized! I did the same thing three years ago!!! Haha

If you get a Ninja, go to Target. They have the 700 watt Ninja pulse on sale for the same price right now and it comes with three blender cups. I had originally purchased the Walmart 550 watt one too, and just happened to be in Target near the blenders right afterwards

Also, make sure to get Protein drinks with enough protein. If you're doing Slimfast, get the low-carb kind. I personally recommend the Premier Nutrition chocolate pre-made shakes- they have 30g protein, low carb, low fat, 160 calories. I found if I got 80g+ protein per day I was not starving.

Thank you everyone for the suggestions im on my way to the grocery store right now :-)

Good Luck with your shopping. I found it kind of fun. I am surprised I am not focused on what I cant have. Having fun stocking my kitchen. I did a similar shopping list just based on my information books, nutrition classes, word of mouth etc. so I can be fully prepared. Preparation is key. I am saving a few things for other people who want to help can buy like Jello, pudding, SF pops etc.