My surgery is scheduled 4/8. I'm excited but, also super nervous [emoji27]. What are you guys packing for the hospital? Are ya'll stocking up on liquids (broth and protein shakes etc.) now?

57 minutes ago, WanderingHeart said:

Woohoo! How’s it going ? I’m wrapping up my little food funerals.

I had a lot of food funerals. Had one the first day of the pre-op diet. Just needed to get that last one item in. Did ok today, but was at work and forgot a couple things at home. Tomorrow will be better. I'm doing a deep clean at home this weekend since the weekend before surgery is Easter. Packing some items in my hospital bag tonight. Pulled it out this morning when I was getting ready for work. Not taking much at all. It's only one night and from what I read, I will either be walking or sleeping, lol. I have a couple items to buy this weekend, like liquid Tylenol.

Tonight I'm also reading the rest of the book that my program gave me to prepare and tomorrow I will compile all my notes and make a little shopping list. As many have recommended, I'm not buying a lot in advance because tastes change post surgery.

Edited March 26, 20215 yr by Blueslily

1 minute ago, Blueslily said:

I had a lot of food funerals. Had one the first day of the pre-op diet. Just needed to get that last one item in. Did ok today, but was at work and forgot a couple things at home. Tomorrow will be better. I'm doing a deep clean at home this weekend since the weekend before surgery is Easter. Packing some items in my hospital bag tonight. Pulled it out this morning when I was getting ready for work. Not taking much at all. It's only one night and from what I read, I will either be walking or sleeping, lol. I have a couple items to buy this weekend, like liquid Tylenol.

Omg thank you I almost forgot check bag It’s the simple things we forget

4 minutes ago, Kimberly1983@@ said:

Omg thank you I almost forgot check bag It’s the simple things we forget

And yes I had my so called food funeral after my pre op and past my goal weight. Be careful and mindful

Oh how did I forget, I'm also getting a fresh pedicure this weekend. Hahahaha. Thinking of things I might not be able to do for a little while post surgery. I dont want to be out a lot soon after surgery with COVID still alive and well. I want to stay safe at home immediately after surgery. Plus, I will be recovering solo, so just want to take care of stuff before the surgery.

My food scale arrived today! Bought a couple things from Dollar Tree yesterday. Stuff I might only need the first few weeks so I didn't want to spend a lot of money on them. I don't like being wasteful.

I completely understand i used Costco and sams club the most. One stop shop and good Ideal pedi was definitely important on my list

3 minutes ago, Kimberly1983@@ said:

And yes I had my so called food funeral after my pre op and past my goal weight. Be careful and mindful

Thanks. Yes, I think it was the realization that omg, I won't be able to eat that again for a loooooong time. I feel better now. I think it's out of my system. Glad the pre-op is two weeks. I work away from home so forgetting some stuff at home made a challenge. But, I'm taking a nice bag of supplies to work and stocking my little fridge there so I wont have that issue again.

On 03/25/2021 at 13:10, rklingsmithjr said:

My surgery is April 19th. I haven't even started shopping for supplies yet. Where's a good place to start?

Mine is that day as well. I have started getting bulk stuff from places like Costco, Sams club and BJs. I didn’t but to much for after because who knows what I’ll want. Everyone says taste is different after surgery. For that I bought some flavorless protein powder to mix with broth.

9 hours ago, Kimberly1983@@ said:

And yes I had my so called food funeral after my pre op and past my goal weight. Be careful and mindful

When you said you passed your weight goal, what does that mean?

April 19th for me

5 hours ago, Blueslily said:

When you said you passed your weight goal, what does that mean?

My goal was 224 at my pre op appointment I weighed 217

Then I weighed myself On 21st it was. Scary how fast weight can come back

I’m new here.
I am scheduled 4/23/21.

Hi everyone! I am new to the page and am scheduled for surgery on April 26th. I am in Northern Minnesota and am Just the right amount of nervous and excited. Can’t wait to join the looser’s bench!!

22 hours ago, WanderingHeart said:

Woohoo! How’s it going ? I’m wrapping up my little food funerals.

Man, another day that I didnt get thr full pre-op diet done. I had a wisdom tooth remove today. I had one full shake before the appointment and then around a half one so far to take pain meds and antibiotics. I'm not feeling hopeful that I will get a lot more in today or much water. I drink on the opposite side of the area where the tooth was removed, but the irritation of the area still happens. Surprisingly I'm not feeling hungry though. I have thoughts about food I want to eat, but no hunger. Hoping for better luck tomorrow. At least I'm not overeating, I guess that's good.

5 hours ago, Kimberly1983@@ said:

My goal was 224 at my pre op appointment I weighed 217

Congrats! I wasnt weighed at my pre-op appointment. Not by my program or the hospital (had both appointments on the same day). I was a little surprised that no one weighed me.