Recommendations?

[Harrier's Woman 58]

Hi All,

I wanted to know for everyone that has already gone thru surgery; what items do you recommend for aftercare? I've heard of Gas-x & heating pads, but, would I need anything else? Trying to get everything organized ahead of time. Any suggestions?

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I used maalox for gas... And I walked. Back and forth from the bed to the door... Maybe 10 times an hour!! I was given liquid pain killer but I never took it. It wasn't that bad. I wish you all the best.

[Domika03 309]

I only took my pain killer the morning after the surgery, but only because I had a killer headache. My surgeon, and I can only guess all, suggested I have tylenol (acitominophen) so you have it on-hand when needed.

Make sure you have something that will help you...TMI, but help you go # 2. Many people, myself included, faced issues with Constipation. I highly recommend a hot tea called Smooth Move. It's gentle, no cramping, and will get you going within 12 hours. Trust me, you'll thank me....

Best of luck....

[Harrier's Woman 58]

I only took my pain killer the morning after the surgery' date=' but only because I had a killer headache. My surgeon, and I can only guess all, suggested I have tylenol (acitominophen) so you have it on-hand when needed.

Make sure you have something that will help you...TMI, but help you go # 2. Many people, myself included, faced issues with Constipation. I highly recommend a hot tea called Smooth Move. It's gentle, no cramping, and will get you going within 12 hours. Trust me, you'll thank me....

Best of luck....[/quote']

Thanks for the heads up about the tea. Never heard of it; where did u get it?

[brandice 40]

i posted a link for liquid pain reliever (generic tylenol for adults ) in an earlier topic and it works wonders!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

My 11yo granddaughter had this same surgery minus the lapband(had drainage tubes from shunts from brain placed) and she had Tylenol once, day after surgery and was happy & laughing the next day. Same incisions as LB.

I hope on Oct 15 I will do her proud!

[Harrier's Woman 58]

My 11yo granddaughter had this same surgery minus the lapband(had drainage tubes from shunts from brain placed) and she had Tylenol once' date=' day after surgery and was happy & laughing the next day. Same incisions as LB.

I hope on Oct 15 I will do her proud![/quote']

I'm sure you'll do her proud!