I want to be prepared for post surgery. So what are some of the things i will need. What kind of vitamins will i need?We live in a small town so i want to make sure i have the things i need.

Broth, sugar free jello, protein drink, gatorade or vitamin water. I first bought gummy bear multivitamins, calcium citrate(I buy the petites at Walgreens or Walmart) they are smaller in size and can be cut, pill cutter, Vit B 12 for vitamins. I also bought some baby food for the pureed phase and I liked the chicken and noodles and the meat lasagna. With some salt and pepper they are edible and you do not have to worry about cooking. The others I would not recommend. You can buy a pill cutter at the store but before cutting any prescription medications check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure that it is a medication or form that can be cut. Some meds are time release and have special coating or capsules that can not be cut or it changes the way they will work in your body. I am sure that I am forgetting some things but I am sure that others will post some things that they got for post op.

Thanks for the help

I also got sugar free popsicles for when I just couldn't drink anything, crystal light cause I couldn't get plain water down and those 16 oz rubbermaid drink containers so that I could easily measure how much I was drinking. I'm almost 2 months out and i still use those, although I'm getting a better sense of what a normal glass contains. Oh and comfy PJ's that you can wear home from the hospital and sleep in when you get home. you'll be tired. The Vitamin store also has liquid B12 that you can put in your water if you don't want to crush them.

Oh and make sure to bring a robe and slippers to the hospital. You'll be so happy you did.

Here's a list I found and added to. My surgery is Tuesday and I'm stocked up on everything but the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury because I think it's gross. :-)

After Surgery List

· liquid Tylenol

· pill crusher

· pill splitter

· chicken broth

· beef broth

· sf Jello

· sf popsicles

· gas x strips

· flavored Water

· G2 (Gatorade)

· Cream Soups

· 1oz plastic medicine cups

· No sugar added juice

· Unjury chicken broth Protein supplement

· Sf yogurt - greek yogurt is best because it has a lot of protein

· Skim or 1% milk