I am 1 month until surgery. Already using shakes for Breakfast and lunch. What are some things I should stock up on now. I'm supposed to be on Clear liquids 2 weeks before and two after. I have bought 2 cases chicken broth. What else?

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You aren't going to need very much post-op, other than protein shakes...at least not for the first couple of weeks. So don't go crazy on buying a bunch of stuff for post-op. You will be doing mostly protein shakes for two weeks after surgery, most likely. You're going to find that you consume so little, it's ridiculous. The broth will come in handy when you puree chicken and stuff like that, but I don't think you're going to find yourself drinking broth post-op. It's mostly a filler for the pre-op diet, to keep your stomach full. It has very little in terms of nutritional content.

I guess it depends on your weight-loss surgeon, because mine has a very specific diet to follow before and after surgery. The 1st week after surgery you do Clear liquids which is any clear liquids. I had my surgery 3 days ago and my only complaint with the clear liquids is that my hip and low back hurt. I am going to order the flavorless Protein powder just for my muscles.

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