Just having gone through the surgery, I found it helpful to have everything with me that I needed so I didn't have to go out. In a couple weeks, you might feel like getting out of the house, but it's better to be safe than sorry in the beginning. And as far as being nervous, that's VERY normal!!! I'm almost 2 months out and I still get nervous about things.

I'd definitely start shopping now. For me it's a way to keep myself going as I wait for my surgery date.

I hope you have someone who will be visiting at least to give you a hand during those first 2-3 weeks.

Do you have a good blender? I just bought a Magic Bullet and think it will do the trick.

I'll be thinking about you!

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I moved heren from California so I do not really know anyone here, I have a few co-workers that I know but they think I am crazy for doing the surgery in the first place. My boyfriend says he will help and he do tries but can you say (cave man) hehe he will come take ot trash , walk the dog and take care of my car. but anything else I tell you not to send him for smile. He says he will be there for me but each time that its time for appt, he says got go ahea and he will make the next one but he never does. Always ene up being very busy. So I Mostly depend on Me. I did ask a friend From Cali would she come if I bougt her a ticket and she said she will let me know if she can get away for a week.

You will want to buy things ahead. I had trouble with the boost protien because it was too sweet. My nutritionist told me I could have cream of potato and cream of chicken soups that I had to strain. I couldn't take the sweetness of the protein drinks the first week after surgery. I did drink Isopure, which is a pure protein drink along with the soups. Some people can handle the low carb slim fast some can't.

If you wait the full 3 weeks before starting your vitamin regimen you will be really dragging!!! This is just a warning!

I do not want you to go against your Dr's orders, but you will already be facing hibernation syndrome coming on at 3 weeks +or -. Maybe a little more discussion with your dr. about when to start vitamins?

Patchcat:- use your salt shaker...if the boost is too sweet. This is an old baker's trick! It will work temporarily, just don't use too much!
God Bless!

Janelle

I had my surgery on august 7th of this year and have lost a little over 100 pds. Please do not get discouraged and always come to this site for a pick me up.. I hope that you find some people to be a great support for you. It is key!!!I have a great deal of support but it still helped me to have everything before surgery, just the relief of one less thing to worry about...

The liquid Centruim I got from Walmart was easy to take from day one post-op, you may consider that as a way to bridge the 3 weeks till you take chewables

I had everything in the house that I needed prior to surgery. You are not going to feel much like going shopping for the first couple of weeks that you are home. You will be tired and your body will be recovering. It was great to come home and have everything at my finger tips.

I had everything as well. The vitamins are essential to your healing. There are many protien shakes out there, maybe you should experement before surgery. I am almost 3 months out, and I cant handle the sweetness of most of those shakes. I do like the adkins and the slim fast low carb. I was totally nervous. Its a huge life change. WE are all here to support you!