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hey everyone ! Well I am counting down once again for my surgery and hoping it will happen this time.I was wondering if you all could tell me what I should stock up on for the nexts 2 weeks after my surgery. That would help so much.Also tell me what not to do .

Thanks

Joyce

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Congratulations!!!!! You should stock up on plenty of liquids (non carbonated). Some that worked good for me were V8 juice, Crystal light, and the yogurt smoothies. Also stock up on mashed potatoes, yogurts, Tomato Soup or any Soup that is not too chunky, and if you can handle it baby food. Get plenty of Protein shakes!! This is some of the stuff that you will need. The V8 juice was awesome. I got so tired of eating things that were sweet and not filling!! Pop sicles are also good for the swelling. Good Luck and keep us posted!

Angela

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The band has definately changed my life! I would do it all over a thousand times! Something else that you might want to stock up on is childrens tylenol in the liquid form. My doctor gave me pain medicine but it made me so tired that i just used the tylenol for what little pain i did have. Good luck and be sure to keep us posted!

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Actually,

Don't get the Chidren's Tylenol...it comes in liquid for Adults now...bought some at Walgreens...then you don't have to drink half the bottle to get some results!

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Joyce,

Angela was very inclusive in her list. The only things I would add is Beano, Mylicon Drops for infants (for gas), liquid antacid (just in case you need it, I used it when I had burping, it was soothing). I have been drinking the liquid yogurts, they are great for Breakfast. if your doctor allows milk products.

Ham/turkey grated/ground up w/grated cheese and a little mayo tasted like heaven, eggs (these are for after the liquid phase).

I cooked Beans, chili (I puree w/melted cheese it for mushy phase) and made cream of spinach Soup and frozen'em for when I got back.

Tons, and tons of bottled water!!

Happy preparing. I know if you are like me I was sooo excited I could hardly stand myself. Sending thoughts for a uneventful banding and tons of success afterwards. You are on a new exciting adventure. Good Luck.

Carolyn

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Thanks all of you for the responce. I also was wondering about the kool-aid(sugarfree)I love that and also sugarfree Jello.Can we have potatoe Soup? And if we can does anyone have a receipy that I can borrow.I am so picky.You wouldn't think so if you knew me.I guess I am picky on the good stuff.Well thanks so much,all of you are helping a lot.

keep in touch

Joyce

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That is so funny, i love drinking the sugar free kool aid. That is what my doctor recommended for me because i despise water.As far as the potato Soup, it is usually different for everyone. Kind of like trial and error. I am not much of a cook so unfortunately i dont have any good recipes except for Campbells soup!!

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I don't have an official recipe but this is what I do.

Saute chopped onion , celery, bell pepper until soft.

Add chicken broth either canned or made from boullion.

Add potatoes, chopped fine, boil until soft then puree with hand blender or blend small batches in blender.

Serve with dollop sour cream....yum.

Amounts of each depend on how much you want to make and your own tastes.

Hope this helps.

Carolyn

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Texasbelle

Thanks alot for the receipe.I thank I might try that this weekend.Any other ones send my way.

Thanks again

Joyce

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Joyce,

Your welcome. I love all things related to cooking and eating too, of course. I have a kick butt French Onion Soup recipe, that is one of my favs. Let me know what your interested in I'll help if I can.

Carolyn

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Hello Joyce:

Congrats on your upcoming surgery!! My hubby purchased a hand-held blender for me right after surgery, it was invaluable. I blended whatever I was in the mood for. (just added some hot water) sure helped get me through the full liquid stage. Another thought, I wished I had eaten salads till I couldn't eat anymore prior to surgery. I missed them so much during liquids and soft-food stages. Unless you have to go on liquid diet before surgery, I'd eat all the foods that will be added last.(steaks,salads etc)Good luck .........Gabby

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