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I had a shot glass. That's how much I ate every few hours during the first 4 days. If I used a bigger cup, I found myself gulping and hurting myself.

Also, have loose clothing to wear home from hospital and slip on shoes. I started walking the day after. It was only around my dining room table, but it seriously helped the gas as well as my recovery time.

sugar free popcycles

MIO

chewable Vitamins or liquid

Protein shake/mix...this is most important. You have to have your protien shakes.

Enjoy your journey!

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Don't forget your Protein Shakes, Jello sf and sf Popsicles!

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Chapstick and see if you can get your prescriptions filled before surgery. And a pillow to hold to yourself - car ride home, coughing, etc.

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Don't forget your Protein shakes, Jello sf and sf Popsicles!

only Protein Shakes if doc says its ok. Im not allowed to have them for another week. 3 week mark.

books, magazines, movies.. anything to pass your time.

I would say one thing to make sure you have is patience. Patience with yourself. Give yourself time to heal and remember your body will be like wth just happened? Follow drs orders and smile! You are doing it! Good for you!

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Someone to clean your house. ;)

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Stool softner!! :)

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Make sure the hospital gives you a belt. It really helps hold your tummy together!!!

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Anyone have any post surgery must haves?

I got a food scale' date=' gas x, hearing pad, and Soups for right after surgery.

Surgery is friday... Any thing else i need?[/quote']

If say Peppermint Tea was a godsend and helped with the gas pains and also Bovril (beef extract) makes a tasty drink x

Good luck x

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I think they have about covered it. Good luck!

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only Protein shakes if doc says its ok. Im not allowed to have them for another week. 3 week mark.

books' date=' magazines, movies.. anything to pass your time.

I would say one thing to make sure you have is patience. Patience with yourself. Give yourself time to heal and remember your body will be like wth just happened? Follow drs orders and smile! You are doing it! Good for you![/quote']

So true about do only what doctor tells you. My dr had me sipping carnation instant Breakfast mixed with non fat dry milk from the beginning. Make sure you understand doctors orders and always keep a list of questions that come up so you don't forget them. Congrats on starting your journey. I also chew a lot of gum but need doctors approval for that too.

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