What's everyone been getting to prepare for first weeks after surgery?

I've slowley been getting things together. This weekend was a big one.

Pharm -

Themometer - Insurance Nurse said she'd ask

BP Cuff - Nurse again

Heating Pad

Gas-X

Flintstone Complete Chewable

Calcium - Chewable

liquid B Complex

Liquid Tylenol

Groceries

Family Size Soup - Cream Chix, Cream Mush, Tomato

Protien drinks

SF Jello

SF Popcicles

broth

V8

Roast and chicken for my other half to eat on

I must be missing something seemed like much more, at least when I paid for it.....lol

I've gotten almost everything except for the food/liquids. I'll do that this week. Some things that I have on my list to do/buy that you didn't have(it's so helpful to compare!) are:

baby spoons (to remember to take small bites)

ear plugs/eye mask for resting in hospital

hot Water bottle

stool softener

pillow for ride home (to cushion between tummy/seatbelt

move things you need in fridge to top shelf

take BEFORE pics!

BIG mug for ice chips on ride home

What a great thread!

Good idea on the sleeping mask for the hospital. I plan to pack light for my overnight stay, MP3 player maybe Nitendo DS, a book, pillow, slippers and lounge pants or sweats (these I plan to ware to the hospital at the hospital and on the way home), pillow, BiPAP machine that I never use, beathing thing respatory gave me. Oh and lip balm that eveyone seems to need.

OOh good work on the ear plugs!!

I have been packing my bag.

I have got Singlet, PJ pants, underwear, mushy sox, sweatshirt, medication. Need to pack Ipod, earplugs, toothbrush/facewash/facecloth etc, and maybe a wheatbag for the gaspains. What is this GAS X????

Ling, Gas-X is Simethcone, a medicine to break up intestinal gas bubbles. Some ppl swear by it, along with walking to get rid of post op gas pain. It is Over the Counter (OTC) in the states and comes in dissolving strips and chewable pills.

Man, we get NOTHING like that over here!!

Cleared a shelf in the pantry. Filled it with clear liquids.

Filled freezer with fish and chicken, and ordered protein

shakes and bars for pre-op diet.

Cleaning the heck out of the house.

Explaining everything to my husband in great detail.

That's it so far. My date is April 24th. Starting to freak out.

Ok went shopping today. I got:

sf popsickles

clear broth (chicken and beef)

sf Jello

crystal light

Water

Protein bullets

slim fast low carb (though I dont think I can have that until week 2)

gas x strips

ordered chocolate powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder.

Lingling, what are wheatbags, gaspains and singlets?

Oh, also ordered this protein drink mix called Nectar. It's clear, so good for post-op, and I've read nothing but good reviews about the flavor and texture. Ordered ungery samples too, they will send a sample of every flavor. It was about $12. Popsicles what a great idea! Love the baby spoon idea.

Ok went shopping today. I got:

Lingling, what are wheatbags, gaspains and singlets?

Oh my god, so funny! Gaspains was me saying gas pains but with sloppy typing. (meaning the pains in the shoulder from blowing up your tummy) Wheatbags are fabric bag things full of wheat and you heat them up in the microwave (hope its called that in America!) and they are nice and warm. Like a natural heat pad Heated wheat bags by Lavender Lane NZ

and singlets are eerr.. tank tops? ha ha, its Australian I just found out on Wikipedia!!! Guess we've been learning from our Auzzie neighbours!!

Sleeveless shirt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oh my god, so funny! Gaspains was me saying gas pains but with sloppy typing. (meaning the pains in the shoulder from blowing up your tummy) Wheatbags are fabric bag things full of wheat and you heat them up in the microwave (hope its called that in America!) and they are nice and warm. Like a natural heat pad Heated wheat bags by Lavender Lane NZ

and singlets are eerr.. tank tops? ha ha, its Australian I just found out on Wikipedia!!! Guess we've been learning from our Auzzie neighbours!!

Sleeveless shirt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

OMG that is hilarious! Ok gotcha.

I dont think we have wheatbags here. At least I dont know about the natural heating pads. I do need to make sure and get myself a heating pad though.

I made a bunch of homemade broth, bagged and in the freezer (MUCH tastier than the canned or boullion). I also did the same with some homemade soups for the mushie phase.

OMG that is hilarious! Ok gotcha.

I dont think we have wheatbags here. At least I dont know about the natural heating pads. I do need to make sure and get myself a heating pad though.

YOu could probably find wheat bags at a store like Whole Foods or another natural foods/grocery or online. My former roommate mad me one years ago but the cats love is to much it's gotten a bit hairy and I don't know if it can be washed, guess it wouldn't hurt to try.

Edited April 2, 200917 yr by JayTee562
typo as usual

I made a bunch of homemade broth, bagged and in the freezer (MUCH tastier than the canned or boullion). I also did the same with some homemade soups for the mushie phase.

Ok, forgive me. I am not much of a cook, but how do you make broth? I will gladly take any recipes.... :wink:

Hey Jen,

I am sure that BG has a great broth recipe too, but here is how I do it. I just take a whole chicken and put it in a stock pot. Fill halfway to 3/4 with water. Add chopped onions, celery, carrots and some thyme. Simmer and cook for a few hours (2-3) or until the chicken is very tender and falling apart. Strain the broth and VOILA, chicken broth... For the mushy stage I am sure you can smoosh the carrots up and some of the chicken can be pureed.

Thanks for the great suggestion on making and freezing it, BG! The easier it is to just thaw and heat, the better it will be! :smile2:

How are you doing with the rest of your appts. Jen?

For those counting pennies...

homemade heating pads

exlg white cotton tube sock

fill with pinto beans or rice

tie the open end.

microwave for 2-5 min.

i would like to thank the birthing class that i took in school for the idea. :smile2: