I'm 6 days post-op tomorrow and there are a couple of things I WISHED I had bought before surgery. I've had it rough and already refilled my pain meds! Hoping the weekend will offer more healing!

-Abdominal Binder: every little movement hurts... innards and incisions. It would be sooooo much easier to get up and down, cough, pass gas, etc, if things were held in. My doc said that a little pillow would be sufficient, BUT I BEG TO DIFFER!

-Large Icepack: I had bought a small one, but I need one that covers all of my incisions!

-Heating pad: works WONDERS for the trapped gas in the shoulders and back... instant relief.

-Isopure RTD's: I had tried them out before surgery and loved them, but didn't get anymore. They come in 20oz. glass bottles and have 40 grams of protein. My biggest struggle this week has been getting enough fluids in... Much less protein!!! I sent my brother to buy me more today. If I can drink 3 of those tomorrow (it will take ALL day!), I will have drank 60oz and 120g of protein! Bam!!!

-Small-sized Tupperware: It's driving me crazy to put 1/2 cup of broth in our huge cereal bows! It would be nice to know how much the container holds and not have to measure everything, every time!

I'm 6 days post-op tomorrow and there are a couple of things I WISHED I had bought before surgery. I've had it rough and already refilled my pain meds! Hoping the weekend will offer more healing!

-Abdominal Binder: every little movement hurts... innards and incisions. It would be sooooo much easier to get up and down' date=' cough, pass gas, etc, if things were held in. My doc said that a little pillow would be sufficient, BUT I BEG TO DIFFER!

-Large Icepack: I had bought a small one, but I need one that covers all of my incisions!

-Heating pad: works WONDERS for the trapped gas in the shoulders and back... instant relief.

-Isopure RTD's: I had tried them out before surgery and loved them, but didn't get anymore. They come in 20oz. glass bottles and have 40 grams of protein. My biggest struggle this week has been getting enough fluids in... Much less protein!!! I sent my brother to buy me more today. If I can drink 3 of those tomorrow (it will take ALL day!), I will have drank 60oz and 120g of protein! Bam!!!

-Small-sized Tupperware: It's driving me crazy to put 1/2 cup of broth in our huge cereal bows! It would be nice to know how much the container holds and not have to measure everything, every time![/quote']

Thanks! This is very helpful!

Congrats on being post-op! Thank you for sharing the info!

Maybe try a coffee mug or teacup for your broth

Happy Healing!

bowls.....try ramekin dishes.....custard cups maybe ? I have a few and am hoping those will fit the bill....sorry you've had a tough time of it.....thanks for sharing that....wishing you the best!