Hey there, Choco!

I used: 5oz. Dixie cups. 1/2c plastic containers with lids (food to go)
I bought: seafood forks, tiny demitasse spoons, shot glasses to drink from. Tylenol strips, gas x, smooth move tea, Papaya enzyme tablets, 1 case Isopure clear protein drinks ( I can't stand blue raspberry flavored anything now!!) I did use 7 bottles of it, though.

I would say try to resist the "nesting syndrome" of gathering lots of things to use after surgery. It will be hard not to try, though! It did help me to be more "emotionally" prepared ;)

Try to under-pack for the hospital as well. I really didn't need anything other than hair brush, tooth brush and paste, deodorant, lightweight robe that snapped down the front, my pillow and the clothes I went there it. Oh yeah, lip balm!!

Have fun with you preparations!
Spotz

I didnt buy any special dishes. I have a set of measuring cups and spoons a food scale and a 5oz measuring glass at walmart in the kitchen section. I used just a salad fork and saucer for a plate or a small storage dish if i needed a bowl. I can't aford to buy extras that arent used for life so I got creative. As far as the hospital I took a book that I never read. (still havent i think lol) I did take pjs and a robe but didn't use them. The hospital gowns fit well and they used one backwards for a robe. They provided all the toothpaste and stuff so bassically I only truely needed me and my cloths I went in with. (and my family that traveled with me and stayed in the hotel)
Good luck to you remember walk walk walk sip sip sip

Hey Spotz! I have a question. You mentioned Tylenol strips. I don't think I've ever seen them. Where can I get them? I looked at liquid Tylenol, but that has a lot of sugar, so I figured that wouldn't be a good idea. The strips sound pretty good.

Chocolate - I have to attend support groups through the hospital here, and the people there have recommended lots of measuring cups and spoons, as well as making sure you have a really good blender/food processor for pureed foods. Some recommended the Magic Bullet, but that's not necessary. I'm trying to resist the urge to get everything and I'm not even getting my date until next week!!

Steph I have an oyster I got in dec of 2010 when I had my sugery I love it it has tones of power and for a blender it pures food great.

They were the kid ones. I figured I could do the math and take the right dosage.

I did use the magic bullet daily for my shakes. When I went to pure I used a mini food processor. Worked great!!

Thanks! I have a Magic Bullet (actually 2 of them!), but it doesn't seem like they work as well as they used to. My blender works ok. I may have to mess around with the Bullet to see how it's doing. If not so great, I'll practice with my blender before buying something else.

I didn't buy anything extra. I used my measuring cups and ate my food out of a normal plate with normal silverware. The amout of food is so small that sometimes I ate it right out of the measuring cup. When I pack my lunch, I would pack my food in the small containers. At 11 weeks I still can't finish a cup of food and I'm not trying to force it either. The must staple for me are the Sugar-Free Popsicles. I eat about 4-5 a night. I melt them down into a bowl until they are thick slushy ice and yummy. This is my cold, sweet treat each day. I look forward to my nightly snack.

I didn't take anything extra to the hospital except my cell phone. LOL I only stayed overnight.

P.S. Chocolate, you are a joy to chat with.

I didn't buy anything extra either...just used a saucer for my plate,regular silverware & measuring spoons/cup. For my hospital stay I wore the same sweats out that I wore to come because I was told to wear loose fitting clothing for going home. The hospital provides everything you need including dressing etc for my drain (even the scissor to cut the gauze).I brought my cell/charger & a couple magazines. Each time they brought food it included Unjury protein packets that I never completely used and they gave me a nice supply to start with once I got home. I think we sometimes over prepare - because our surgeries are specific they generally have an entire starter kit for you.

Choco,
Check out your local dollar store. I bought baby spoons (6-8 in a pack) and snack cups with lids (4 in the pack) each for $1.00. I actually found it useful to use the small utensils because I tend to eat too fast...

well i have a little crab leg fork and i use that to eat my eggs with as it makes me take the full 30 minutes. I did stock up on protein enough for a few weeks and the zero cal water that i liked. But what i found was that my taste buds changed so much that i didn't like any of it but forced the proteiin down and the water well it will come with time i hope or will send it to my mom.

I did buy a little measuring cup glass from king soopers holds 5 oz but is clear and could see it. but once i was able to get my fluid in i haven't used it but for measuring food items.

as for the hospital i took a robe and put one arm in and the other my husband would put up over my shoulder. they gave me slipper socks since i was a fall risk and i wore their gowns. i took toothbrush, comb etc the bare necessities. My husband did bring my tablet which was how i was able to talk to you all the first night after surgery in between falling asleep. LOL

i also use a saucer or a small desert bowl for eating out of. it works just fine and usually do use the salad fork or ice tea spoon.

U can do it with out all the glamor of the fancy tools, i have 2 measuring cups 1/4 c and i just wash them when i am done with them each time.

Have fun with getting ready Lisa, but keep in mind taste buds will be different for awhile.

It's not all required, but these are the things that helped me:

I used salad plates rather than dinner plates, and small pyrex storage bowls rather than cereal bowls for soups, etc.

I use a Mr. Coffee Coffee cup warmer to keep my meals warm.

I did buy some baby spoons at Ikea and although I am 21 mo. PO, I still use them. It reminds me to eat slowly and take small bits.

You can use a medicine cup that comes with things like cough syrups. I used them initially to sip two ounces every fifteen mintues....

And I used a small kitchen timer, set for 15 minutes, to remind myself to sip 1-2 ounces every 15 minutes. I used it for about six weeks, until my body was starting to understand itself and sipping had become a habit.

Hope this helps. :)

I am on the lower, way lower income and I went to the dollar store. The things I got that I still use are these. The small dishes.. the five ounce container cups with the lids. I loved them and got lots of them. I use them to pre measure and put my food in the freezer with.. nice for storing in the fridge. I like my food scale I am not sure where I got that. I did get baby spoons, and still use them from time to time. I got an Oster Blender, and it is pretty good for the cold drinks. got storage containers for my other food items in the fridge. any how, I would bring some socks for cold feet in the hospital. And a robe, but that is just something maybe I saw the need for...:)

I'm 6 months out and I still use plastic baby spoons. It's just a reminder to me to eat slowly and not gulp my food down.

No need to spend a fortune. Most stuff that's good to use, I purchased at a Dollar Tree store.

Laurie

I used baby spoons and still do 11 months out because if not I eat too fast

The only things I bought was a digital scale and a 4 pack of 20 oz water bottles. ( I make sure to drink from 3 bottles a day and I'm sure to get all my liquids in. My doctors office gave me 2 medicine cups that are 1 oz. I use those to measure liquids like eggbeaters. If they don't have them in your doctors office than ask the hospital for some before you leave. I wouldn't go crazy buying things you may not need. Buy them as you need them. I ordered protein bullets from supplement warehouse.com and got a free shaker which is somwething I found very helpful.
Shelley