Hi All,

I've been lurking around the forums for about one month. I just thought about all of the things I have purchased over the past couple months. I am scheduled for June 15th with Dr. Elariny in Fairfax Hospital. I thought it would be fun to share some of the things you have purchased to prepare for surgery. I know my taste will change after surgery but I can't help myself plus I will not have a lot of support from family as they are pretty far away so decided its good to have some choices. I know there is already a thread on what you should purchase. But please feel to share what you purchased. This is what I have so far. I am trying to stop and I will unless you have something really good that I have to buy. lol.

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Unjury non flavored Protein (canister)

Pantry selections pudding variety pack

Pantry selections cream of broccoli soup

Pantry selections cream of mushroom soup

Protein Jello

nectar Protein 14 sample pack

Nectar Protein peach protein (tub)

Pure whey Protein Shot

Isopure

Pure Protein 4 pack

liquid Multivitamin

Protein shaker

Gas X strips

The liquid diet is going to use a lot more liquid protein than you think it will. I would find a diversity of things you like for planning out the pre diet and enough to have for at least a few days after. Also, I was allowed sugar free vit c drops in the hospital when my mouth was very dry. I stocked up in advance too. I liked the protein shakes the same, but I couldn't take the cream soups after and was suddenly REALLY picky about my water. I could taste everything in it and it wasn't always yummy.

I'm still super picky about my Water. I'd add some Mio drops to the list. Be careful to avoid the Mio "energy" drops as they have caffeine, but the Orange Tangerine and strawberry Watermelon are awesome. I like them because you can add as little or as much as you like to your water and adjust the flavor to your changing taste buds.

Be careful on Protein shots as well. Many of them contain collagen protein, which does our bodies no good. The protein in them is not readily absorbable, so you're creating protein rich pee without getting any benefits from it.

I'd add some low sodium chicken/beef broth to your list. Swanson makes some that comes in a box so you can pour a few ounces at a time into a cup, heat and drink. The box stays in the fridge and keeps the broth from absorbing odors from other things in there.

Good luck!!

Im June 13! YAY!!

We don't have the variety of stuff you guys do here sadly! (Australia) I think I'm going to live off cup a soups! haha

I don't know what I'm going to tolerate after surgery, so I have a variety of stuff.

I have...

nectar chocolate (tub) (using this now)

Nectar sample packs (14)

Premier Protein shakes (two cases...I'm drinking these now as well)

Protein Jello

Protein pudding

Protein hot chocolate (sugar-free)

broth (low-sodium chicken)

some protein shots

Crystal light (a variety)

sugar-free popcicles

sugar-free jello

babyfood applesauce (I can't swallow a pill, so this is to mix with my pill powder)

gatorade (sugar free)

propel (sugar free)

decaf tea bags

canned soups (for the second phase)

and...

Gas-X strips

liquid Tylenol

anti-bacterial shower gel

@cookies I like your list. I am going to get broth, premier protein, crystal light, and Gatorade. I didn't know they had sugar free. I wonder if I could add unflavored protein to the Gatorade.

Congrats K! I can't wait to hear about your journey.

I'm still super picky about my Water. I'd add some Mio drops to the list. Be careful to avoid the Mio "energy" drops as they have caffeine, but the Orange Tangerine and strawberry Watermelon are awesome. I like them because you can add as little or as much as you like to your water and adjust the flavor to your changing taste buds.

Be careful on Protein shots as well. Many of them contain collagen protein, which does our bodies no good. The protein in them is not readily absorbable, so you're creating protein rich pee without getting any benefits from it.

I'd add some low sodium chicken/beef broth to your list. Swanson makes some that comes in a box so you can pour a few ounces at a time into a cup, heat and drink. The box stays in the fridge and keeps the broth from absorbing odors from other things in there.

Good luck!!

Thanks Lissa! I will try some Swanson broth and Mio!

The liquid diet is going to use a lot more liquid Protein than you think it will. I would find a diversity of things you like for planning out the pre diet and enough to have for at least a few days after. Also, I was allowed sugar free vit c drops in the hospital when my mouth was very dry. I stocked up in advance too. I liked the protein shakes the same, but I couldn't take the cream soups after and was suddenly REALLY picky about my Water. I could taste everything in it and it wasn't always yummy.

Thanks Vitamin C drops are added to my list. I haven't bought anything for my preop diet yet. I only have one week liquid so maybe I will stock up on Premier Protein for the liquid diet.

@almostthere...u might want to add chapstick...I have heard the lips get extremely dry!

so far I have purchased

Low calorie Gatorade

Oh Yeah RTD shakes

A large assortment of Protein smoothies and Soups

Protein hot chocolate

Light juices

sugar free popsicles

sugar free Jello

Oh Yeah chocolate Protein powder

broth

Sugar free Snapple

True Lemon

True Orange

True Lemonade

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I am also going to purchase some Isopure before my liquid diet starts on 5/20. Hopefully I have enough of a variety to keep me from getting bored before and after surgery.

Corinna~

So far I have:

unjury chocolate

Unjury vanilla

Unjury chicken

drawer full of sugar free Jello, yogurt & pudding

Mio Fruit Punch (bought yesterday- LOVE IT)

Mio Orange Tangerine

Market Pantry sugar free lemonade packs

tomato Soup

V8 juice

Gogo squeez applesauce- no sugar, multi flavors, 3.2oz per tube

I bought a couple cans of Great Value chicken noodle soup for work today , strained the broth for lunch, and its the only time in my life I've thought to myself there is too much chicken & noodles in here lol. OMG, yummy. The swanson flavor boost packets ain't got nothing on this. Hoping to find a sale to stock up on these.