things needed post op

[rmg19881015 20]

what are the basic things needed for after surgery, supplys, food, tool&tips? looking to be prepared for after to have some insite on people who have already had the surgery and how they prepared??

[Smye 695]

Water, laptop, a comfy chair/recliner, ANTINAUSEA MEDS, broth, collagen for broth, crystal light, blankets, movies. The first week or so can be rough, depending on how gassy/nauseous you get. Oh, and good walking shoes!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

There is at least one very long thread about this topic on the site. You may want to do a search to see what comes up.

Off the top of my head:

A food scale.

Measuring cups and spoons.

Blender bottle(s) for shakes.

Water bottle(s).

Small dishes and eating utensils. (Some folks like toddler dishes, I like appetizer utensils and dishes, or sushi dishes. Saki cups make good small cups for the when you are drinking an ounce or two at a time. Some people use medicine cups from the hospital. Some folks have shot glasses.)

food storage containers for leftovers or when you make large batches.

Heating pad.

Chapstick.

Tylenol.

Decaf teas and herbal infusions.

sugar-free Popsicles.

A bag of Sonic crushed ice for the freezer (if you are fortunate to enough to have a Sonic near you).

For the hospital:

Chapstick

Biotene

A firm pillow for the ride home.

Heating Pad

I am sure other folks can give you some ideas.

[Dub 9,952]

Water, laptop, a chair/recomfy recliner, ANTINAUSEA MEDS, broth.html" rel="external nofollow">broth, collagen for broth, crystal light, blankets, movies. The first week or so can be rough, depending on how gassy/nauseous you get. Oh, and good walking shoes!

Total agreement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rmg19881015 20]

Thanks for all your reply's

[aaonthego 24]

Water, laptop, a comfy chair/recliner, ANTINAUSEA MEDS, broth, collagen for broth, crystal light, blankets, movies. The first week or so can be rough, depending on how gassy/nauseous you get. Oh, and good walking shoes!

@@Smye - Hi. What is the purpose of the collagen that you mentioned?