Ok.. my surgery is just around the corner. I was just wondering if there was any way I could get a general list of some things/liquids/drinks that I will be able to have the first couple of weeks so that when I get home from Mexico, i'll be set. Any suggestions? Oh did I mention my date is just around the corner??? :banana

For Clear liquids..chicken broth, vegetable broth, gatorade, jello, popsicles, all juices are all good choices. I made sure I had proteind drinks on hand so the day I could have one it was ready and available. Every doctor is so different with their post op instructions. I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks but at day 8 I could add skim milk and at day 10 I could add protein drinks, then I went to full liquids for a week which is anything that went through a straw, so I made lots of milkshakes and blended alot of creamed and chunked soups..then I had a week of soft/mushy foods which was heaven..lots of refried beans, yogurts, mashed potatoes, oatmeal.

Kelly, my sugery is on the 5th, but I am already on liquids. I bought all sorts of juices - apple, grape, cranberry... I also bought V8, Atkins protein drinks, and ordered Unjury protein powder. For something with a little more substance, but still considered liquid I bought sugar free jello and sugar free popcicles. For something hot that would seem like a meal I got fat free chicken and beef broth. Also, hot tea. Don't forget to take some chapstick to soothe dry lips after surgery. Hope this helps and good luck!

Melisa, there was something that I really enjoyed after surgery. It is Light and Fit yogurt smoothies by dannon. The best flavor is peach and passionfruit. yummy!

Hopefully, none of us will need it, but all Bandsters should have a filled prescription of Phenegran suppositories on hand. Store in the refrigerator. If a virus or flu hit, the real vomiting (not pbing) needs to be stopped as soon as possible. And those usually hit w/out any warning, middle of the night, on a weekend. Actually, they're a good thing to have available for the whole family.