My surgery isn't until may 17th but I was wondering how I will do food wise after returning to work 1 week post op! Any ideas on how to prepare my meals or what I will need for the first month?

my dr had me on clear liquids for 2weeks surgery was 4/4. I think I will make some soups. you are not going to be allowed to eat solids for awhile

So for the first two weeks I will just need water, clear soups, apple juice, crystal light, etc? What I was wondering was the second stage... What did most of you take to work for breakfast, lunch. And snacks?

Don't stock up on anything prior to surgery. What tastes good today may well not be appetizing to you after surgery. I know, I didn't follow my own advice and now have a pantry full of stuff that I will probably never eat! After surgery is pretty easy so I'd wait and see what sounds good and then just buy as you go. I'm in the pureed/mushy stage right now after having been on full liquids for the first week post op. I've found that Campbell's soups have a great variety of creamed and other soups that tase really good right now and they're easy to fix. You can adjust thinning them to match your requirements and I've even added potato flakes a couple of times to give them more substance. As little as you'll be eating just a few things will go a long way. Best of luck!

During my full liquid stage I absolutely lived off of two dishes. One was a tomato bisque my mother in law made, with cottage cheese added for extra protein. The other was ricotta mixed with pizza sauce. Both eaten warm.

Don't forget that sf jello and sf popsicles are on your liquid diet. Don't stock up on alot, because our taste buds will change, and you might not like something ou loved before! Blended lentil soup, and cottage cheese were my faves on pureed foods. You should go to full liquids before pureed, and then after pureed! soft foods, but that won't be right away? My doctor skipped full iquids for me and I went right from clear liquids to pureed. You will need to see how you progress before you know when you can move on. However, I wuld get some RTD protein drinks and keep them on hand. The best ones RTD are from Costco and they are Premier with 30g of protein per container. Good luck. Just take it day by day and don't worry about planning too far in advance.