Since I've come to this site exactly one month ago, I have been "collecting" tips as I've come across them. I was just keeping them for myself, and then I realized they may be helpful to someone else. I'll bookmark this page and update it as I come across new and valuable info. Most of these are direct quotes, and had I known I was going to share this I would have kept the original poster's name to give them credit for the tips, but alas, I did not. So, thank you to everyone who may have contributed, and keep the good stuff coming!

Tips pre op

Chew on Sonic ice

Try freezing Protein shakes

Tips after surgery

Gas-X thin strips

Clear G2

Lip moisturizer

Room-temp Water

Thermometer

Smooth Move tea

Try freezing Protein Shakes

Applesauce to aid in pooping (can add crushed vitamins)

Torani syrups

Hospital

Fem wipes

2 phone chargers

Computer charger

Phones

Computer

Earplugs

Eye mask

Own pillow – not white (so you remember to take it home)

Biotene mouth spray

Glade plug-in

pureed Stage

Mashed potatoes with cheese and/or garlic and added unflavored Protein powder

Plain Greek yogurt flavored with various protein powders

Cottage cheese mixed with milk and Muscle Milk cake batter protein powder (tastes like cheesecake)

Pureed split pea Soup

Pureed bean soup

Pureed chili

Huevos rancheros without the tortilla

Cream of wheat with chocolate or vanilla protein powder

String cheese

Deviled ham

Hummus

Squash with added unflavored protein powder

Egg salad

Pureed tuna fish with mayo and mustard

And leftover from full liquids.... unflavored protein powder added to cream of shrimp, cream of asparagus, tortilla soup base, strained miso soup, egg drop soup, lobster bisque, butternut squash soup, etc. and I STILL drink a big protein/fiber smoothie everyday.

recipes

1 scoop Muscle Milk cake batter protein powder. 1/2 scoop banana protein powder, 1 scoop Raw Fiber, 1/2 banana, 1 squirt Torani hazelnut syrup, 8 oz. water, 8 oz. milk, and enough ice to bring it to 24oz.

Check out the Syntrax nectar and Muscle Milk powders. Between those and Torani syrups, the possibilities are endless. I'm having a strawberry lemonade smoothie today.... Syntrax lemonade, fresh pureed strawberries, fiber supplement and water. Oh yeah, and the Muscle Milk red velvet cake with Torani caramel syrup is to die for! And if you like Peanut Butter.... Syntrax matrix vanilla with PB2 powder.

-Chocolate Premier Protein shake (30g Protein)

-2 Tbsp. of PB2 (This is a dry mix of Peanut Butter, the healthiest form of Peanut Butter, has 5 grams of Protein for 2 Tbsp.)

-1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder Unsweetened

-1/2 Banana

-6 Ice Cubes (give or take)

Total Protein: 35g

-2 Scoops Protein Powder

-1/2 Cup Almond Milk

-2 Tbsp. of PB2

-1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder Unsweetened

-1/2 Banana

-6 Ice Cubes (give or take)

1/4 no sugar added apple juice, a tablespoon pedialite and the rest water

Diluted Crystal Light and Low salt broth (with a scoop of GENEPRO unflavored protein) are also yummy

Ricotta with 1 or 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce with a layer of shredded mozzarella warmed in the microwave.

unjury strawberry sorbet protein Breakfast (mixed with 3 oz. apple juice, water and lots of ice)

Sample day post op:

I keep a 2-quart jug and a 24-oz Tervis tumbler (with a handle) both at home and at work.

I count my breakfast Premier Protein shake as a meal, not a Fluid. (30 grams of protein)

30-60 minutes later, I have a cup of coffee. (Count it as a fluid if you like.)

After that, I drink a 24-oz. tumbler of decaf, sugar-free iced tea, like Crystal Light throughout the morning. (Lots of frequent sips)

Then I walk for 40+ minutes.

Then it's lunchtime - tuna salad or chicken salad, or leftover protein from dinner. (16-22 grams of protein) and maybe a bite of veggies if there's room.

About 45 minutes after lunch, I'll fill another 24-oz tumbler of iced tea and sip that throughout the afternoon, finishing by 30 minutes before my afternoon snack.

At around 4:00, my afternoon snack is usually a Greek yogurt (12 grams of protein) or some leftovers. (This is also a good time to get in some veggies or a V-8 if you're getting enough protein at other times.)

Maybe a cup of hot tea in the later afternoon. (Count it as a fluid you like.)

Then dinner – again, getting 20-25 grams of protein from lean steak, fish, chicken, or pork, and maybe a bite or two of veggies.

Finally, another 24-oz cup of iced tea or water 30-45 minutes after dinner that I sip throughout the evening.

If I'm hungry later, sugar-free Jell-O or sugar-free popsicles are good. And if I'm short on protein or still hungry, another yogurt or protein shake. (I'm not worried about the calories because this menu only provides 700-900 per day.)

OMG - THANK YOU!! I, too, have been collecting tips, but this is great!! thanks again!!

Nice list

I see my glad plug-in in there!⭐

Thanks for doing this...some good tips

Thanks everyone

Wow! Thank you so much! I'm having my surgery on Thursday!!!! I'm excited!!!

Thanks so much! This is a great list you've compiled!

This was wonderful to come upon!! Surgery is this Tuesday!!! Ahhhhh its coming up really quick!! Thank you so much!!! ????

Kelsey keep us posted on your progress!

Kelsey keep us posted on your progress!

I definitely will! ????

THANK YOU , what an awesome list. I have read the tips before, but never wrote them down, thought I could rely on my memory. I see now that my memory would have failed me. My surgery is Dec 12, so this information certainly is helpful. THANK you again.

This is awesome! Thank you!

Good tips.. Thanks for posting!!