must have pre - surgery list

[Sigourney]

Hi There,

I am scheduled for July 22nd. I am wondering if any of you have some "shopping lists" to share. What is good to have in the house the first two weeks after surgery. This may well be a food or drink item - but might also be something like a good book.

Please share - what should I make sure I have in the house?

 

[CALQL84HEALTH]

You don't need much
protein
things to read
place to walk
gauze and tape if you have a drain

you can be out and going in just a few days time.

Good luck!

 

[Javajoy]

Add popsicles, and jello, and things to make broth with, get your pain prescription filled and have those on hand, anti gas pills - I liked the strips that melt on your tongue, bring home some medicine cups from the hospital - you can use them to count your fluid intake (dietician's suggestion), or just use a shot glass without the booze (darn it). I also had a pill crusher/cutter as required by my program - Thank heavens I don't need to do that anymore. Protein shake materials as previously suggested. I enjoyed a good book on my Kindle, but was constantly dozing off. Good luck. Joy

 

[CALQL84HEALTH]

If you freeze some of the chocolate unjury they make great tasting Fudge bars. Javajoy thanks for the reminder about the liquid. A shot glass is awesome to train your mind to sip sip sip. Don't do shots of water if you drink to fast it will hurt.

 

[Sigourney]

Great ideas!

Thank You - if you think of more things .... please keep posting.

Question: I currently make my own juice (with a juicer) It is spinach, carrots celery, and an apple. - will this be ok the first week? Or is the natural sugar in the apple a no no?

 

[CALQL84HEALTH]

I wouldn't know about the juicer. My intake revolves around protein and water. I have been told those are my two goals for now and it takes everything I have to reach those goals. I would ask your nutritionist . When in doubt it is best to ask the professionals.

 

[Amy's WlsJourney]

Stopped by to shop. Thanks guys. Will add to list. Aug. 26th