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CAN ANYONE OUT THERE GIVE ME SOME IMMEDIATE POST OP ADVICE? HOW TO ALLEVIATE PAIN, GAS, ETC. WHAT TO TAKE TO HOSPITAL, ETC. THANK YOU!!!

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I friend of my who was banded said the best thing to have is gas-x strips that melt on your tougne. I have not been banded yet the 25th but I have bought two boxes just for that time.

CAN ANYONE OUT THERE GIVE ME SOME IMMEDIATE POST OP ADVICE? HOW TO ALLEVIATE PAIN, GAS, ETC. WHAT TO TAKE TO HOSPITAL, ETC. THANK YOU!!!

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CAN ANYONE OUT THERE GIVE ME SOME IMMEDIATE POST OP ADVICE? HOW TO ALLEVIATE PAIN, GAS, ETC. WHAT TO TAKE TO HOSPITAL, ETC. THANK YOU!!!

I was banded on 12-20-10 and I brought with me to the hospital : loose fitting pajamas, toiletries, slippers, robe, computer (for down time), gas x stripes.

To alleviate pain - make sure to take your pain meds as often as they are recommended by your doctor.

Gas pain - Use the Gas X stripes and walk, walk, walk. .the more you walk the better off you'll be.

Nausea - Take your nausea meds that your doctor will give you, remember you must make every effort not to vomit to avoid possible band slippage.

Hope this helps you!!

Good Luck!!

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