Any suggestions on stuff to get for after surgery? In one week I'll be having surgery and am looking to make a run to the store to get prepared for after.

Good question! I'll be looking to see what others have responded as I too would like to get ready slowly, even tho I don't have a surgery date yet (but I will be meeting with my surgeon on Monday! Woo Hoo!!)

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Get all food that you'll need for yourself and your family (as much as you can). Going to the grocery store is torture for the first 4-6 weeks. Also, if you haven't figured out which protein shakes (if your going to ) use and vitamins you should stock up on that too. I ordered a variety of shakes samples from vitalady.com and I take Zija Moringa instead of traditional vitamins that only have a 8-10% absorbsion rate.

I stocked up so I wouldn't have to deal with it right after surgery.

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gas-x strips

Protein powder

Isopure

veggie/chicken broth (low sodium)

sugar free popsicles

sugar free pudding

crystal light

butternut squash Soup

applesauce

various Soups (I pureed them on full liquid phase)

a few baby foods

almond/soy milk

I'm sure I missed some things, but this pretty much got me through the first few weeks.

Good luck on your journey!

Get a recliner to sleep in.. Saved myself from a lot of pain from getting in and out of bed.

Also get a VARIETY of flavors in shake mixes. This is also a good time to get a variety of brands to determine which ones you will like after surgery. I always tell people to get samples first instead of investing into a huge tub of nastiness. Try Syntrax nectar in chocolate Truffle at vitacost.com, and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com chicken soup (thank me later for these, LOL)

Take care and see you on the other side! <3

I used a body pillow to help me get comfortable in bed. I don't own a recliner.

I stocked up on mostly liquids. Premier Protein shakes (yum), lots of bottled Water, propel, crystal light, unsweetened tea (amazing w Splenda) and chicken broth. To be honest I've only had the broth once & didn't care for it.

Now I'm onto Isopure (which I don't really like- its ok) & protein shots. Again just meh.

I also bought some ready made meals for my family so I didn't have to worry about cooking right away. (Lasagna, turkey meatballs, chicken pot pie, pulled pork etc). Things my husband could warm & serve w little fuss. Helped a BUNCH.

^ most of those protein shots are not made with Whey isolate which is what our body needs. Typically they are made with, whey concentrate, collagen or a mix of the two. Be careful and make sure you are getting good quality whey isolate protein.

^ most of those Protein shots are not made with Whey isolate which is what our body needs. Typically they are made with' date=' whey concentrate, collagen or a mix of the two. Be careful and make sure you are getting good quality whey isolate protein.[/quote']

Yeah I stopped by GNC yesterday and bought 2. Probably a waste of money after reading about it!

Very helpful!