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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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goldenrivers 04/28/2013

I know that there are several people that are headed to surgery in the coming weeks, so I thought it might be nice to start a thread of what others have learned and the newbies might find helpful.

So anyone have any great little tidbits for the first week? What should we be stocking in our cabinets to be ready for the day home from hospital?

deleted_user 04/29/2013

i stocked up on broth , sugar free jello and puddings .

deleted_user 04/29/2013

SAmethings + fruit puree(with proteins) ;-)

deleted_user 04/29/2013

The first week home our generally on liquids. I drank a lot of caffeine free teas. Herbal mint really helped to settle my new pouch and I kept a small pot near me all day.

deleted_user 04/29/2013

Don't forget water and your protein / nutrition drinks

deleted_user 04/29/2013

Broth, Jello and Protein is what I stocked up on...various proteins just because your taste changes. I used Atkins Protein Shakes for the first couple months.

rubymama 04/29/2013

My best advice is not too much! Honestly, I stocked based on a pre-surgery appetite. I still have so much broth, sugar free pudding, jello, and applesauce that I just need to give it away because now that I'm further out, I don't even eat it.

Seriously, by the time you can eat more than a few spoonfuls of something like that (week two in my case), I was more than able to go out to the store and get what I needed.

Best to you!

ShelleyNY 04/29/2013

Just to add to the list...sugar free popsicles.
Shelley :o)

deleted_user 04/29/2013

SF popsicles..... I also stocked up on broth and pudding, and have so much of it left.... I made SF applesauce with cinnamon last fall and canned it (knowing I was having surgery this year) and I never even ate one jar of it....

You don't eat a lot in the beginning so stocking up on these things was probably silly... My local food bank will enjoy it all.....

And I drink decaf green tea all day... I make it in my keurig and I actually buy tea bags and use the do it yourself cup.... It soothes my pouch and according to my nut and webmd -- Green tea helps to avoid getting kidney stones....

deleted_user 04/29/2013

I stocked up on too many different liquids I liked before surgery but hated after
Still have a case of Gatorade G2, yuck!!
Buy a few of a different things, then stock up after surgery
With all the water I had to drink, the only thing I can get down still
is Fiji Water

PattyTwinB 04/30/2013

Cream soups, sugar-free puddings, crystal light, & sugar-free Popsicles.

debsue123 04/30/2013

I had my protein power and some crystal light and strained apple sauce and vanilla yogurt and puddings. debby

becca1960 04/30/2013

Thank you everyone! Sounds like the key is to not go crazy buying stuff... keep it simple and small :)

beclinkay 04/30/2013

Very helpful thread. My WLS is probably months away, but these tips are nice to see.

goldenrivers 04/30/2013

Good information. I guess I wont plan a shopping trip. Lol. One@week. To go for me.....

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