Getting sleeved December 2- I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for items they really came to rely upon post op other than the obvious liquids, Protein powder, etc. Thanks!

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A good kitchen food scale. I also recommend a pocket scale, Amazon has some really good ones that are not expensive. The latter really comes in handy when I travel. I carry that around with me everywhere since I go out to eat a lot due to work meetings... Etc.

Get yourself a wedge pillow. I found that very helpful during the two weeks following my recovery

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Kitchen scale

A mini blender with attached mug and a Water infuser mug

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A good stool softener and benefiber.... I promise you that the constipation is REAL for us, especially in the beginning...

Don't go crazy stocking up on Protein drinks, shaked, Soups and such. I over bought big time, wasted a lot of money. So much taste gross post op and I moved on to mushy on day 12

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A good book and Netflix

A comfortable bed and good friends who would collect me in their car and take me out... even just for 30 minutes, then tuck me back into bed again.

A positive attitude!

Compression. No one suggested it pre open but I got a compression (tank top style) 3days post op and the incision pain was reduced by half immediately. Almost no pain now as long as I am wearing it.

I find that cups that hold 4 and 6 oz are helpful with portion control. It's so easy to "eye ball" yourself into over eating.