My surgery is scheduled for November 6th. I am super excited but also very anxious. I start my pre-op diet on Monday but I want to start shopping list week for all the things I will need after my surgery. What recommendations do you have? Things I definitely need? Thanks for your help!

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Hi! I didn't need anything beyond my protein (Unjury) shakes for the first week. I could also have sugar free jello and sugar free ice pops. My doc asked me to get three shakes a day in along with 64oz of water. Maybe check to see what doc wants you to be eating?

Protein water, and ice pops, jello. That should be all that you are consuming immediately following surgery. Best wishes,Karen

broth (preferably low sodium), sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, clear juice like apple or white grape, Protein shake of your choosing, skim milk.

For full liquids, cream Soups with no chunks, some surgeons allow yogurt at this phase too. I discovered V8 makes a light fruit and veggie juice during that phase. It's really good, full serving of veggies, but tastes like fruit juice. Plus, the light is lower in calories and sugar. I was also allowed sugar free pudding during the full liquids phase. Runny oatmeal, too. But again, check with your surgeon.

I found bottled Water to be helpful in the early days when even sipping was difficult. I just carried a bottle around with me all the time, sipping constantly.

firat on your list GAS-X ,LAXITIVE.. the discomfort will come from gas and you want to get yur colon moving thats how it excapes and you want it gone. You will get consipated so ge on laxitive as directed for the first few days if not a week You dont want to push hard for awhile

Them make yourself a huge pot of chicken stock and sip that along with the above post have stated.

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good stuff

Thanks so much! I am a planner and just want to have everything I will need at my fingertips.

Last day of eating today....pre-op shake diet starts tomorrow. I already told my husband he better get used to making lunches and dinners for our sons. I don't need any extra temptation!

Thanks again for your support!

My surgery is Nov 5! My diet starts today. Phew! Good luck to you!!!

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chicken soup broth will be your best friend