Hello everyone! Pre-op, post-op, any stage! What are some things you had to have? Anything that made life easier? Apps, Tupperware, recipes?

Well I have my 2 glass shot glasses from Wal-Mart, they hold 2 oz. Then I got something looks like a measuring cup, only shrunk. Also has markings but it has a little pouring lip on it. Found it there also , the 3 things were well under $3, also over in the infants department they have small, like toddler, multicolored spoons and forks, package I believe was $1,98. So much easier to get right size bites when you're not using adult tableware. Some girls even buy sippy cups also from infants. I,never did.

Have to have my GNC Lean Shake with 25 g of protein every day for breakfast.

11 hours ago, shellyk018 said:

Hello everyone! Pre-op, post-op, any stage! What are some things you had to have? Anything that made life easier? Apps, tupperware, recipes?

Meal prep containers that portion and travel well. reusable, freezer and heat safe

Reusable or disposable plastic compartment with lids. These are great for freezing leftovers. On the run meals. microwave and done.

https://www.amazon.com/Prepa-Pack-32oz-Compartment-Containers/dp/B01MYGAHR8/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?keywords=microwaveable+freezzer+meal+prep&qid=1556369507&s=home-garden&sr=1-4-spell-spons&psc=1

Glass container with great sealing lids- It’s an investment and will last longer.

https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Meal-Prep-Containers-Compartment/dp/B07JKXQFXG/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=glass+meal+prep&qid=1556369590&s=gateway&sr=8-10

Travel/work bento box. Love this product.

https://www.amazon.com/Fun-Life-Bento-Lunch-Compartment/dp/B07DNTQTKB/ref=sr_1_7?crid=94U77T4FH2B8&keywords=bento+boxes+for+adults&qid=1556369060&s=gateway&sprefix=bento+box%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-7

A good food scale, a portable food scale, measuring cups, a decent shake shaker, isopure no carb shake mix.

A watch (or other wearable) with a timer. Helped/helps me space out my bites, or remind me to eat.

I swear I use my smart watch more for the timer alone than the other gazillion features it has put together.

I am an old veteran... but I'm actually fighting back from some regain at the moment. These are my must haves:

• MyFitnessPal app (know your calorie and protein targets and stick to them)
• Spotify - to listen to music and true crime murder podcasts while I walk/work out
• meal prep containers
• NutriBullet
• Spiralizer (I gave up pasta and do the zucchini noodle thing)
• hand held blender for making soups (also helpful during the nightmare post-op puree phase)
• In the pantry: plain whey protein powder, vanilla protein powder, cacao powder, natural peanut butter, protein balls/bliss balls (preferably homemade), nuts (almond, peanut, cashew, pecan)
• In the freezer: ground beef/minced meats, chicken breasts, bananas (cut into halves), berries, stir fry veggies, pre-made soups, chilli, meat sauces
• bariatric vitamins
• yoga mat (fight the stress and anxiety in a healthy way instead of binge eating)
• proper exercise leggings/tights that suck me in so I don't feel my stomach or skin flapping around when I walk or exercise, also a good sports bra
• comfortable sneakers/walking shoes
• jackets/sweaters (I swear I was never cold before surgery but spent the first year freezing)
• volumising hair spray, hair gel, hair paste, volumising shampoo, dry shampoo, epic hairdryer (to hide hair loss)
• Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum for weight loss wrinkles on face
• Bio Oil
• Epsom salts
• eBay account to sell clothes and shoes that no longer fit

Wow , what a good list, good for you suggesting it and I wish you great luck on dislodging your extra weight!

Wow!! Awesome info and advice! Really appreciate it everyone!! Thank you