I'm still around 6 weeks out from surgery and I have started to stock up on Protein and Vitamins, I have no plans of shopping for the first few weeks after surgery, what are things that I should be stocking and how much? I'm planning on packing my pantry up.

Thanks in advance.

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I'm scheduled for 10/13, and have the same guestion. Congratulations on your new beginning.

Don't go too overboard with stocking up. It's very common for your tastes to change after surgery. For example, I stocked up on Isopure, which isn't cheap, and then hated it as a post op. I ended up getting rid of a lot of stuff. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery! ????

Yes my tastes changed but that's not the worse part the worse is waking up and planning your meals and get nauseous over thinking about food. That happened to me for two weeks! Now at 6 weeks in just starting to drink Protein shakes before I couldn't finish then or would make me feel nauseous. So get things on sale or best by dates far out

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Sugar free popsicles, pudding, and Jell-O!

Crystal light drink mixes

You taste buds may change after surgery. Some people report that their sense of smell also changed. Therefore don't stock up on too much. I would recommend that you obtain a sampling of Protein shakes, so that after surgery you can experiment and down select to the type that best fits your taste.

After surgery, my taste buds changed so much that the Water in the hospital was undrinkable because it tasted like chlorine. In the end I discovered flavored water such as using Crystal Light was an acceptable alternative.

I have some Bariatric Choice Soup mixes, Jello, and clear Protein mixes. I also have a variety of Premier Protein shakes, and EAS protein shakes. If there is something that I decide I can't stand the taste of I know my husband will use it (not a Bariatric patient just in to fitness).

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I am hoping my taste changes some. I have never liked soup. Any kind of soup. The broth part of soup is what gets me. I hope this changes. Lol

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Bariatric Choice is available on Amazon and I ordered the Tomato, Broccoli, Cream of chicken, and Cream of Mushroom Soups. I like broths, and for a total treat I have either Arctic Zero frozen treats or sugar free low calorie hot cocoa with some PB2 powder added for some Protein.

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