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Grocery Shopping

gg1985
gg1985
With surgery just a few weeks away and me being the planner that I am, I want to get everything that I need to get through the first couple of weeks after my surgery. Ladies and Gentlemen...what do I need to get from the grocery store to get by? I am having the RNY on 2/6. Thank you!
greeni03
greeni03
Be very careful going back to work that soon. Did your doctor approve that? I was in extreme pain for over a week and had a lot of difficulty just walking. Not to mention I wasn't allowed to drive for 2 wks or lift anything over 10 lbs!! And I wasn't nearly prepared for how tired I would be!

As for grocery shopping, most of the things I bought were already mentioned- broth, sf ice pops, etc. I liked sugar free jello enough before surgery but after it I can't stand it. Makes me gag.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Your back to work plan is really extreme so I'd ask the Surgeon about that. I went in on Thursday and didn't even get out until Saturday afternoon. I can't imagine having to get back to work that Monday.

It takes a couple of weeks to start feeling like yourself. I didn't even drive until post surgery day 14, and I'm 16 days out and still cannot lift over 10 lbs until 4 weeks out. Plus there are all of the new life things you need to do. Drinking, and getting in protein are a developed skill. ha ha.... It seriously takes me 25 minutes to get my vitamins/pills down in the morning.

Just be sure to take it easy - you will be tired. If you can take any additional time, do it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Haven't had surgery yet but my doc told me to take 2 weeks off work, he wasn't even happy with a work from home o option for the second week. He said the changes and recovery were a full time job by themselves. He said we'd discuss 1/2 days from h some for my 3rd week post op. Two days sounds really scary to me. Good luck.