My RNY has been scheduled for April 24th. I'm so excited and nervous. What items will I need for preop, in hospital, and the 2 week post liquid? I've ordered several protein products and my vitamins. What else? Thanks for the input! [emoji4]

Your surgeon & team will let you know what you need pre & post surgery including what vitamins you will need (we have similar & different vitamin needs). Eating plans can have a number of differences including what your pre surgery diet may actually be. Like mine was keto not shakes before surgery.

Don’t worry too much about what you will need/be allowed to ‘eat’ yet but purchase things like over the counter non nsaid pain meds (Tylenol), immodium, stool softener or other constipation aid, electrolyte drinks, etc. Look at buying a scale with small increments, measuring cups & spoons, toddler cutlery or buffet sporks, small toddler sized plates & bowls or similar, a blender/nutri bucket or similar, a tea leaf strainer (handy for straining soups), small containers &/or zip lock bags for freezing & storing leftovers, etc. I’m sure others will add other suggestions too.

In hospital, pack a couple of pairs pjs (so much nicer than the surgical gown, accidents can happen & you may spend an extra day in hospital), a couple pairs of knickers for the same reasons, toiletries (incl hand/face/body moisturiser, own soap/ shower gel, deodorant, toothbrush & paste, fascial cleanser, brush/comb), Biotene mouth moisturiser, lip balm, phone & other device cords. You can wear the same clothes home as you wore to hospital & the non slip socks they give you are enough to walk around the ward.

When you do buy your shakes, buy a couple of different brands & flavours as after surgery your taste often change & one you liked before surgery can taste revolting after.

All the best