Hi, I am new here. So much information. I was just wondering if there are any special items you need for when you first have the surgery. (What type of protein shakes, shake cups, containers, etc., ) Any suggestions?

Want to be totally prepared.

The shakes recommended by my doctor are Isopure perfect low carb and it comes in vanilla and chocolate, and other fruit flavors. I like van and choc. You can get these on Vitaminshoppe.com for 35.99 each. Elsewhere is much more expensive. I was sent home from the hospital with about 20 of the little 1 oz plastic containers to measure out my shakes. Brin chapstick to hospital because your lips will be dry and also bring a pillow for the ride home. The seatbelt will bother you.

Everything will be fine. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago. I lost 12 lbs and feel almost back to normal. The place where my port is sore because its in a spot where I bend, but its healing. You will be fine. Good luck!

I'm new here as well! The info that I have read from other user has provided alot of insight! I completely understand the feeling of wanting to be prepared.

I know what you mean. My surgery is 5 weeks away from today and I am anxious and feel like I am trying to get all the information I can. The thing I don't get the information specifically from my doctor until a few more weeks. I know what protein shakes I am supposed to start on Nov 20 and that is the Isopure but other than that I am trying to absorb as much as I can from this site and a couple others.

You are not alone in trying to get ready. Hang in there, time will pass quickly.

Hi, me again, how do you get the weight loss tracker? I think they are so cute. Not to mention very encouraging.

I went to tickerfactory.com.

It is a cool thing to use. They have cute ones to use.

but how do you get it to show up under your responses - I think I tried everything

I had so much trouble with that thing. LOL.

Under your profile on here, go to signature and paste the link there.

Ok, here I go, I am going to try

:biggrin: Trying one more time

If you look toward the bottom of the screen, you will get the link to paste and that makes the ticker come up.

Sorry I did not state it correctly.

Nina