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Menu ideas to pack for work - Could someone provide a list of items you take for work to last for a 9 hour day (includes 1 hour lunch)?  Would like to know what to buy and pack when I go back to work.  Thanks.

Bento Boxes - Hi - I saw Bento lunch boxes on one of the weight loss forums.  They have little containers within the box to separate small portions of food.  Does any one use this after surgery ...

Fish preparation - Hi - any recommendations on what fishes to try and how to have them taste good for stage 2?  I am not a big fish fan.  I have eaten Tilapia, but not a huge fan.  Would like to know...

Beans - stage 2 - mashed - I can now have beans mashed for stage 2.  Can I mash them in my ninja and if so, do I need to add water to soften them?

Stage 2 - food suggestions - Hi - I had bypass surgery.  I am on day 11 and have been on the liquid diet.  The nutritionist said I can start stage 2, which includes things like eggs, oatmeal, chicken, mashed b...

Mashed potatoes (how to eat and is stage 2 ok) - Would like to know when I can eat mashed potatoes?  I am in stage 2, day 10.  Is that too soon?  Been eating applesauce and greek yogurt, plus liquids. Also, bought Bob Evan...

Horrible day - sick at beginning of week 2 - Hello.  I started week two and my paperwork said I could add greek yogurt, applesauce and oatmeal to my liquid diet I was on.  I was doing well so I had a tablespoon of oatmeal...

Week two after surgery - what consists of soft foo - I am at the end of week 1 from my surgery and going on week 2.  I have been on all liquids.  The dieticien told me at the hospital that on week 2 I can add soft foods like sugarfre...

Gurgly after drinking after surgery - Do others feel gurgley after drinking their liquids?  I had surgery on Monday and that is how I feel.  I try to drink just sips.  I drank a protein shake first thing in the morning...

Surgery done this past Monday - Hello, I had the bypass surgery Monday.  I came on Wednesday.  Feeling like I can stay awake longer than I could before.  Need the pain medication in the morning an in the afternoo...

Showers at hospital - Hi. I have to stay two nights in the hospital for my surgery.  Do they let you take a shower or do you have to wait to come home.  Also, if you do get a shower, what about wet hair...

Vitamins for the rest of your life - I am having the roux n y surgery.  I know the doctor says I will be on vitamins the rest of my life.  My question is, will the amount that I take reduce over time or will it stay t...

What to take to the hospital - Hello.  I have been reading other's forums of what to take to hospital and it seems like chapstick and slippers are pretty popular.  Any other items?  Also, I see some people take ...

Post - op - first week home - menu - Could anyone advise how many protein shakes I need for each day for my liquid diet after coming home from the hospital?  How many other liquids do I need in between (broth, crystal...

Pureed food - I was wondering if a food processer can be used for the pureed food stage since I have a blender already for making protein shakes? 

Broth - post op - Hello.  I know I can have broth for my liquid diet post op.  However, I thought the broth you buy in a can looks greasy.  Anyone have any suggestions on what they used for broth fo...

Protein shakes for post-op - I was told that Walmart has a lot of protein shakes to pick from for post-op to try before buying larger containers of a protein mix to see if I like the flavor.  I went to a Walma...

Ninja - Hi - I am did reviews on the Magic Bullet and the Ninja.  The Ninja got many better reviews.  I will need to make the protein shakes and to puree my foods after my surgery.  Could ...

Chemical treatment on hair after surgery - Hello - I have read that many people lose hair after surgery.  I have really thin and fine hair so I am wondering if a person can still have chemical treatments done after the surg...

Protein shakes - Hi.  I have go buy protein shakes for after my surgery.  There are so many brands and places to buy them, it is overwhelming.  Can anyone give some advise on where I should start t...

Blenders - Any recomendations on the best blenders to mix daily shakes in and for when you have to puree your food in stage 2 after the surgery?  I have a regular blender, but it will not cho...

Liquid diet and tea - Hello. I really enjoy unsweetened tea and I buy loose tea at Teavana and brew my own.  For the liquid diet after surgery, it states herbal tea is ok.  Just wondering if decaffinate...

Pre-op Diet - Hello. Do all patients get put on a pre op diet prior to surgery? My surgery date is 10/1/12 and my physical, etc, is 9/17/12 and I am just wondering if my diet will change when I ...

Pre Op diet - Hello.  Do all patients get put on a pre op diet prior to surgery?  My surgery date is 10/1/12 and my physical, etc, is 9/17/12 and I am just wondering if my diet will change when ...

Little nervous about how to prepay for surgery - Hi. My surgery is 10/1/12.  I have no more appointments with my surgeon's office before then.  I only have an appointment for my  pre-op testing at the hospital. Will the hos...