Going shopping for Post-op

jcbydesign · May 15, 2006

I need to do my final shopping before surgery. :biggrin1:

What did you stock up on so you'd be prepared for when you come home?

I noticed some brands of popsicles say sugar free and some say No sugar added....which ones should I buy? Did you all drink apple and grape juice? It's on my doctors list but I was surprised. Isn't there too much natural sugar in them?

Any SF brands of puddings better than others? I don't like Yogurt..(yucky after taste) so any suggestions for a substitute?

Now that it's almost here I am getting a little nervous about what to put in my new bander tummy during those first three weeks of fluids.

:hungry:

Iluvharleys · May 15, 2006

The first few weeks are more about healing than losing. I think either one of the popcicles would be fine. Yes, I did drink some grape and apple juice the first few weeks. Get some chicken and beef broth, some Jello, and some Protein Drinks. I also drank coffee and tea, and crystal lite, maybe some flavored water. Good Luck!

jcbydesign · May 15, 2006

Thank you for replying. I think it's so close that I am suddenly worried I'll get some and have the wrong things...LOL!

I am really impressed that you have almost lost all your weight in a year. Do you ride your own Harley now?

Janey

PhotoNut · May 15, 2006

Click on this link for a lot of great suggestions:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814

Best of luck to you!

Lana Ruth · June 12, 2006

I am a little nervous :phanvan about keeping in control after my op. i was wondering if that what your in fear of:eek: . Obviously it taken us a long time to put this weight on with over eatting and our stomack will shrinks with the band???. :hungry:

I not sure if this helps, but my psychologist said we need to know our motivation behind eatting, whether its emotional or due to real hungry. Appparently Water is excellent for filling you up people who experience hungry quickly after food may be dehydrated and just require water.:think

Best wishes

LANA:girl_hug:

disneynut · June 12, 2006

Janey

I never liked yogurt either - the texture made me gag (the same problem with pudding) and the gross aftertaste - yuk! Since I am determined to eat healthy food and I know yogurt is good for me, I made a serious effort to like it. I found that Yoplait custard style in almost any flavor is really, really good with no aftertaste. I find myself eating one at least four times a week for a nice snack and I really like it.

socalgal3 · June 15, 2006

I started to get a few things for post-op. Do you have to buy sugar-free?

LapBandit · June 21, 2006

I was told that sugar free is always the better choice than "no sugar added" so that's what I stick to.

I had "no sugar added" juice though because I couldn't find any sugar free juice. I drank A LOT of juice the first few days.

I also bought sugar free hot cocoa. The warm liquid felt good to my sore tummy.

You sound like you are on the right track. One word of caution...I personally had purchased WAY, WAY more stuff than I actually used. I ended up giving away a lot of food because I just wasn't hungry for the first two weeks. I'd stock up for a few days just so you don't have to go shopping right after surgery but don't worry about really stocking your pantry until you see how your appetite is during your immediate recovery. GOOD LUCK!!