Grocery bill since surgery?

[Noor1969 150]

I have had the opposite problem. I'm preop and have spent quite a bit of money on Protein products that I'm using now for the preop diet and also for afterwards--I certainly hope that my tastes don't change that much after surgery! I've also spent a chunk of change on post-surgery liquid Vitamins. Hopefully my grocery bills will go down after the surgery's done.

[A.c. Nelums 11]

Now the Protein and viatmins, I've spent a pretty good amount of money but since the surgery, I'm not in need of the Protein shakes. As far as viatmins , I bought the Bariactric Advantage pills from my NUT, multi vit, Calcium, Iron and Vit. D. The pills are either chewable and/or disolveable. It's a 3 month supply.

[Dr-Patient 830]

My grocery bill is practically NIL post-op! Maybe $10/every three days. It's crazy. I am a great cook, love to cook, always bought good food (fresh, etc.) and could 'get down' on some food. But since I can't eat much these days...! I used to buy big packs of chicken, or salmon from Sam's etc., cook some, freeze the rest; but I haven't been there at all since surgery. I don't want all that stuff staying in the freezer for what may be weeks.I need to learn how to cook 'small.'

My best cooking treat so far: 2 small lobster tails from Publix. $4.99/ea. I pulled the meat from the shells, cut into chunks, topped with butter and parsley and put it in the (yes) microwave for 2 minutes [no oven!]. It didn't overcook; was tender, not rubbery. Ate 3 pieces at a time for lunch, then dinner). Lasted 2 days.

Also, before surgery I did what I'd read from so many other folks: buy this, buy that and I bought a bunch of stuff that still sits on my countertop. You are not going to be an invalid post-op (Lord willing a safe operative journey). So for the first week, just make sure you have Clear liquids in the house (broths, tea, Water, crystal light, an Isopure or two), some Vitamins, etc. You do not need to clear the stores's shelves of Protein products. You will be able to later--likely within a few days--get what you need as the days and weeks progress. Plus, walking the grocery store aisles, holding the cart, makes easy exercise in your second week. Just my opinion.

Oh...my 2nd restaurant trip today (see my "1st restaurant experience" previous post): I only ordered the crab cake appetizer and I was done: One crab cake with a little remoulade sauce, spritzed with lemon.