I don't have any support and was wondering, after surgery, does a person need to be stocked up on soft foods, Vitamins?

Would a person be mobile enough to go to the store to purchase these items by themselves? I would appreciate any feedback, thank you

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Prepping before hand is the way to go.. just don't go overboard as your taste for certain things will change. Best of luck to you

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Your mobility will depend greatly on your pain level. I was off of the drugs 4-6 hours after surgery. If you are having a hard time and on drugs you shouldn't be going anywhere. I had no problem driving 3 days after my surgery.

Definitely prep, I made bone broth and froze portions before the op as well as bought 0 fat individual yoghurt pots and Protein puddings. You will be able to drive a week or so after the operation but you won't be comfortable and it's better to have everything sorted and not need it than to have to run around while you are in pain.

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I would definitely try to stock up on a few essentials. Soup broth, yogurt, and premiere Protein drinks. I told myself that since I only live 2 blocks from the grocery store, I could walk there for my exercise to get what I needed, so I didn't stock up at all. After surgery, I was really tired and spent. I felt uncomfortable. I forgot to figure in the grocery bags I'd have to haul home. Thankfully my mom visited for 3 days to help out, and she picked up a few things for me.

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I stocked up and recommend that you do as well but wanted to add that I was driving 3 days post op. Could have driven myself home from the hospital if they didn't have a policy against it.

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I went to the grocery store on day 3. I didn't need anything, I was just stir crazy.

However, everyone is different.

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