What to buy?

[heatwhip 166]

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

[raidergsmith 1]

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.

[BloomingFaith 29]

chicken broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free pops, LOTS of Protein Shakes, Water, low sugar juice

[thinathart 197]

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.

[Pixie Dust 526]

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.

[heatwhip 166]

Thanks!

[nervousnellie 50]

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!

[bmbrush413 124]

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.

[Djstola 26]

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.

[Alyjourneys 117]

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?

[Djstola 26]

Pops as in soda?

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

[anniemay 150]

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

[Pixie Dust 526]

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!

[Alyjourneys 117]

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

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