Right now I spend about $300 a week on groceries (sometimes a little more depending on the week) I know, it's fricken crazy.

Has your grocery budget gone down since having surgery or is it about the same? I know I'll be eating less, obviously but I'm trying to think if there's any extras that I'll be buying once I have the surgery such as Vitamins, etc.

I have come out ahead on the deal because I am not buying chips, crackers, Cookies, candy bars, soda etc. All this stuff was making me sick and fayt anyway, causing extra health problems that raised my healthcare expenses. The money I save is used for new clothing.

To the OP... for how many people are you shopping?

We spend $900 a month on groceries, restaurants, alcohol and takeout ... for 2 adults and one very picky cat. And we eat very well.

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Our grocery bill has gone down some, but not as much as I had expected. We are now buying higher quality meats and grocery items although the quantities are smaller. Also, some of the specialized things I am purchasing, such a high Protein Snacks, are more expensive. I am eating healthier and more natural, however, and really enjoying it!

To the OP... for how many people are you shopping?

We spend $900 a month on groceries, restaurants, alcohol and takeout ... for 2 adults and one very picky cat. And we eat very well.

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We have 4 people in our household. Me, my husband and our two boys (19 & 20). This amount is the amount I budget each week. It includes food, paper goods, cleaning supplies, everything. We don't drink so that's not a factor and have no pets.

I usually make a menu each week of what I'll be making for dinners and what the boys will be taking for their lunches and then I make a grocery list from that plus all the regular every week stuff that I buy.

Aside from Vitamins, is there anything else that I'll need to be buying post op?

Mine has stayed about the same. I buy better quality meats, protein shakes, protein bars, beef jerky, so it is about the same amount just better for you.

@@Lovin2lose - get with your NUT and see what they recommend. There are lists on here of what you "generally" need immediately post but they vary from doctor to doctor.

I just wouldn't buy ALOT of anything as your taste buds pre/post may change. Like the OPs said - we buy healthier

Mine personally has gone down. We eat out a lot, but again - I am buying less "junk"

I spend a lot on protein bars now (they aren't cheap!) and vitamins. I would say, in general, our grocery bill is about the same or a little bit higher when I factor in the protein bars. However, I spend MUCH less on eating out and buying snacks at work!