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I have searched high and low for a list of the various things I will need pre-surgery. I see everyone has a list of diffrent things but they never mention why and where to purchase them. Can someone please provide a list of the MUST HAVES items a person will need before surgery and where you purchase them from.

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I and many other people recommend gas-x strips. They will do wonders for you. I'm sure you can get them at any pharmacy.

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hi centrix,i am having my surgery monday july 9th and i just got back from seeing my dr.the things i will need as far as what the nurse told me are ,heating pad,gas-x strips from what i hear you will have alots of gas !!also chewable Vitamins,and a liquid diet for the first wk like clear broth,sugarfree Jello and popsicles and dont forget plenty of Water,oh and your protien shakes,thats what i can remember right now.when is you surgery date!

Tonyann

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Right now I'm going through the steps to be approved first. I just finished my lab work and then I see my PCP on the 28th for results, sleep apena results and to ask more questions as to the next steps. Congrats! on the surgery I hope everything went well on Monday.

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