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Getting ready...

So I've been preparing for this jaw surgery for a really long time now. I've been compiling a list of items that I will want/need so I'd be ready. Now that it is LESS than a month away- I should probably get to buyin some of this stuff. Especially if I want to get them cheap and online.

I know everyone's recovery is a little different but I'm hoping I'm able to use most of this stuff:

 Things To Buy:
  • Bed Buddy 
  • Jaw Bra
  • Aquaphor
  • Children's Motrin
  • Fiber supplement
  • Protein powder
  • Q-tips
  • Moist Facial Cleansing Towelettes
  • Boogie Wipes
  • Kleenex with Aloe or Lotion
  • Wisp Brushes
  • Notebook to write down meds/times
  • NutriSqueeze Bottle and/or syringe
  • neck pillow (need a new one) (borrowing my mom's)
  • Pedestal Mirror
Food:
  • Go Go Squeeze and other types of baby food (going to be pretty easy to feed Amelia and I for the first few weeks, haha)
  • Naked Juice
  • Ensure
  • Gatorade
  • Smoothie ingredients (or packs)
  • Beef Broth
  • Jello
I'm sure after two or three weeks my diet will look more like soft foods like eggs, pasta, etc. Going to use the bullet/blender so much those first few weeks I'm sure. 

Any other suggestions???? I'll probably add more to the list, but for right now I'm going to get to work ordering a few things online!!! :)

One month before surgery! 2-24-14. Crooked smile. Crooked nose. Yay. 

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