Veterans: What Should Be On My Shopping List for Immediate Post Op Weeks

[gina171 626]

My RNY date is 3 weeks away, and I'd like to do my shopping for the immediate post op period now, get reasonably stocked up.

Here's what I have purchased so far:

Plenty of Premier Protein shakes

GENEPRO Protein powder

Bone Broth (more protein than regular broth)

sugar free Jello and sugar free pudding packets

Tiny medicine cups for drinking

Sugar free beverage mixes w stevia

I plan on getting a case or 2 of Water (my tap water is awful), some coconut water for variety, sugar free Popsicles.

What else do you recommend? Keep in mind that I will be recovering alone mostly, I won't have someone on hand who can run out and grab something I might need. I'd really like to be stocked up in case.

And what's the brand of that clear fruit flavored Protein Drink that people love?

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Immediately after RNY gastric bypass surgery, I lost my ability to swallow medium to large pills. Therefore it might be wise to purchase a pill splitter and a pill crusher from your drug store.

Before surgery, my mind was always focused on food and my next meal. After surgery, food was almost the last thing on my mind. The meal volume was incredibly small (2 ounces) per meal. Therefore a can of anything after surgery would make 4 or 5 meals. Plus I lost my hunger. It went completely away. Also my taste buds changed. Food that I liked lost their flavor or became intolerable to eat. Even Water took on a very chlorinated taste and was almost undrinkable. So in your preparations be Fluid. Be willing to experiment after surgery. And don't stock up on too much.

[kellilynn1107 42]

I agree 100% with James. After I came home, the pure smell and site of food made me sick. I stayed at my moms house for the first week and she begged me to take sips of Water and a sip of broth. I couldn't bring myself to do it. How could someone who loved food all of the sudden gag at the thought of it? Be prepared for a big change. I eventually sipped on a lot of broth and worked up to mashed broccoli and eggs. As far as liquids, mio and Water, Protein shakes, Popsicles are a good choice. Trying to swallow pills in the first month was tough for me because I would foam at the mouth and throw it back up so my dr called me in liquid medicine. After roughly 2-3 months I was ok to try the normal medication and it was finally sitting well with me.

Good luck to you

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[eudys3 27]

I recommend ProtiDiet, a liquid flavoring to put in Water. Each packet flavors 16-24 oz of water & has 15 g of Protein. The flavors are very good, especially kiwi melon-available from Amazon.< /p>

I also recommend getting a mug warmer. It'll keep your soup/broth/decaf coffee warm while it takes you 30 minutes or more to consume it. You can get them at Walmart or Target.

I also got a timer to remind me when to drink, walk, etc.

You might want to get some liquid Tylenol just in case.