What do I need to get *before* my surgery next week?

[iJenny 0]

So my surgery is on June 9th and I'm starting to get really stressed about all the preparation and planning and shopping and all that jazz.

So help me, bandsters! What do I need to have at my home for when I come home from the hospital? What did you wish you had? What did you have that you never needed/used?

HELP! :cursing:

[btrieger 21]

So my surgery is on June 9th and I'm starting to get really stressed about all the preparation and planning and shopping and all that jazz.

So help me, bandsters! What do I need to have at my home for when I come home from the hospital? What did you wish you had? What did you have that you never needed/used?

HELP! :cursing:

Fill your painkiller prescription and buy Gas-X strips.

That's all. You're not having a baby and this really isn't a life-changing ordeal.

Relax and try not to overthink things. The surgery is really quite boring.

[Nean4488 1]

I needed pretty much nothing. Lol . I did fill my prescription before hand, but never needed it. I bought gas-x strips, but they didn't help. I did use extra strength tylenol before I went to bed the first few nights. I didnt really do much but lay around for the first 4-5 days, so maybe some movies!

[beachcitygirl 5]

SF Jello, Sf pudding, clear Broths, and lots of Water and don't forget crystal light. I kept extra pillows by me. Some loose, comphy clothes. Good luck. Let us know how you do!

[illuminationlady 7]

Bring a small pillow for the car ride home. You can throw it in the car and use it to protect from the seat belt. I also bought lose fitting bras, lose fitting clothes, GasX strips, adult strength liquid Tylenol, Mirilax (for constipation), SF Jello, SF pudding, Soups, juice (low calorie), Popsicles, Protein Shakes, unflavored Protein Powder, Greek yogurt, Cream of Wheat, sippy cups, and I use toddler plates, bowls, etc. to ensure food measurement. Hope this helps! I wish you the best!!! Dottie

[btrieger 21]

Not that all of that sugar free stuff isn't good to have but why burden somebody with a list like that when they can go shopping later for that stuff?

[beachcitygirl 5]

Maybe it's a girl thing, but we need to feel preparred lol. I know it took me awhile before I felt like shopping. The pillow for the ride home, PERFECT advice!:cursing:

[btrieger 21]

they gave me a pillow at the hospital to take home :cursing:

[Dawn10314 0]

I would definitely ( and did) buy all of those items beforehand... I'm 5 days postop today and would not want to have to go shopping!

[iJenny 0]

I don't know if its a girl thing or not, but its certainly a "me" thing. Not only do I need to feel like I need to be prepared, but I'd rather be "burdened" by the list now that have to worry about it while I'm recovering.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I've had two c-sections and a breast reduction before (sorry if its TMI) so I know I can handle this surgery. Its just all getting very "real" all of a sudden. lol

[btrieger 21]

I don't know if its a girl thing or not, but its certainly a "me" thing. Not only do I need to feel like I need to be prepared, but I'd rather be "burdened" by the list now that have to worry about it while I'm recovering.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I've had two c-sections and a breast reduction before (sorry if its TMI) so I know I can handle this surgery. Its just all getting very "real" all of a sudden. lol

It is definitely a girl thing! I just wanted the short list. That way I would know I had everything on the list.

If you've been through a c-section; lapband surgery won't even make you blink.

My mother whined for 36 years about how much pain I caused her because of her c-section.

[sydney1976 0]

I had some Clear Liquids on hand. I pre filled my prescription, but I only took once dose. I would say some things to do to keep you occupied. If you live with someone you can always send them out for what you need. :thumbup:

[msdv 5]

Bring a small pillow for the car ride home. You can throw it in the car and use it to protect from the seat belt. I also bought lose fitting bras, lose fitting clothes, GasX strips, adult strength liquid Tylenol, Mirilax (for constipation), SF Jello, SF pudding, Soups, juice (low calorie), Popsicles, Protein Shakes, unflavored Protein Powder, Greek yogurt, Cream of Wheat, sippy cups, and I use toddler plates, bowls, etc. to ensure food measurement. Hope this helps! I wish you the best!!! Dottie

That's some good advice right there. I'm not banded yet. I'm waiting impatiently to be approved but I really like that advice about the sippy cup and toddler plates and bowls. I'm gonna pick those up this week at Target.