What a some must have things for the week following surgery!

Be sure to read your list of foods and drinks that you are allowed to have during the first week of post-op, for you probably won't feel like going to the store, etc. Be sure to be up to date on your meds and vitamins as well. Since you will be pretty much getting rest I would recommend obtaining intertainment materiels, being books, dvd's, games, etc. to keep you occupy while resting. I made the error and went shopping the day following surgery as I felt great and probably pushed myself too much. Also lifted firewood, etc. when I was told not to do so. So rest as much as possible, be comfortable and let you body heal.

chicken broth, sugar free jello, sugar free pops, LOTS of protein shakes, water, low sugar juice

SF popsicles got me thru the first week. It was the only fluid source my new stomach would tolerate. I think I went through 6 boxes of them.

I just hope I can tolerate all that sweet tasting stuff. I'm more of a savory girl myself, so I can see myself with the broths but all the other stuff might be too sweet for me.

Thanks!

Gas-X! A lot of people like the strips, but I prefer the gelcaps. I am 9 days out and still take 2-3 a day. The gas in my stomach is crazy!

Liquid Tylenol, sugar free Popsicles, and I liked the Syntrax nectar fruit flavored protein shakes - went down way easier than the thicker milk based ones. I used 16 oz water plus ice and they literally saved me for the first 3 weeks.

Low sodium chicken broth is saving me. Sleeved May 8th. Having a hard time with shakes and plain water is icky. Also having 2-3 sf pops a day.

Low sodium chicken broth is saving me. Sleeved May 8th. Having a hard time with shakes and plain Water is icky. Also having 2-3 sf pops a day.

Pops as in soda?

Pops as in soda?

Noooooooo. Popsicles. No soda...no carbonated beverages after surgery

Try Knorrs tomato bouillon. It's high in sodium but a few sips does wonders to cut all the sweet.

Try Knorrs tomato bouillon. It's high in sodium but a few sips does wonders to cut all the sweet.

Thank you for that suggestion! I keep thinking I'm just going to puke after sweet, sweet, sweet stuff! If it's high in sodium but I only have a little, then it should be fine....plus, it should make me drink more Water, right? Could be a win-win for me!

Noooooooo. Popsicles. No soda...no carbonated beverages after surgery

Lol. I was concerned for a moment. ????