Prep ahead

[hdot8464 2]

Should I be preping any foods ahead so I can freeze for after sugery

[JordanM733 3]

I wondered something similar. I wonder if I should stock up on things for myself after surgery, and if I should make some frozen meals for my roommate to eat while I'm in surgery and recovery. If so, how long should I prepare ahead for?

[Crick 146]

I’ve heard that some people find their tastes change after surgery. I would really recommend you have some broth and Protein Shakes you like ahead of time. I didn’t prep anything - it’s a lot of trial and error as you move stages. I have not found that my tastes have really changed - I’m off of the soft foods as of this week and got my favorite dish from my favorite restaurant yesterday. Granted, I just ate 1.5 oz of the fajita meat with .5 oz of the cheese and a couple of spoonfuls of salsa - no tortillas, or chips, or anything else - but it tasted so good. And it will probably last me 6 meals or so!

[billho 248]

It is probably a good idea to have an assortment of things to eat right after you get home to maybe last a few days or more, but it depends on your situation. After the first few days, I was able to fix things for myself and didn't need to depend on my wife to bring me anything. In fact, I needed to be moving as much as possible, so it was good to be getting up and not be waited on constantly. I did stock up on broth and Jello and a few other things that went uneaten and eventually got thrown away. Honestly, I wasn't all that interested in food and nothing really appealed to me for the first few weeks, so once I found something that didn't turn me off, that's what I ate. So my diet was more focused on getting in Protein, electrolytes, and Water. I figured out the rest later.

[billho 248]

21 hours ago, JordanM733 said:

I wondered something similar. I wonder if I should stock up on things for myself after surgery, and if I should make some frozen meals for my roommate to eat while I'm in surgery and recovery. If so, how long should I prepare ahead for?

that's a good idea. If others are usually dependent on you to fix meals, then it makes sense to do that ahead of time. You'll probably feel like taking it easy for a week or so, or if you feel like moving, you'll want to be able to focus on your own recovery and walking as much as possible.

Edited February 22, 2021 by billho

[JordanM733 3]

Thanks for the advice. It's much appreciated!

[hdot8464 2]

Thanks so much for all the advice it does make sense