Pre-Op Checklist

Shontel · April 10, 2006

I found the post op checklist. How about help in posting a pre-op one? I'm particurarly interested in those traveling out of country (mexico) Any special things to bring to the hospital or for the long trips some of us make?

sallyjo · April 10, 2006

where do i go to post after signing in ?

thanks, sallyjo

maryb · April 11, 2006

Bring a pillow to hold in your lap for coughing and putting seat belt on for return trip.

Wear very loose pants... PJs best... don't wear your tight jeans!

You will not wear your bra after surgery, so a non-clinging top that you can't see your nippies through.

100% Cotton Socks only.

No eating or drinking day of surgery.

Stop frequently afterwards to pee if you got 3 bags of fluids like I did!

Good Luck with your surgery!

maryb · April 11, 2006

sallyjo,

If you want to post a new message. Go to Lapband Talk at very top of screen. Select category to post in, select new thread, type your new message.

Kat817 · April 11, 2006

Wow! Some of these I find pretty scary! I will be flying home 3 days after surgery...so I will have to wear the seatbelt on the plane. I may have to ask for a seatbelt extender...do they still use them or will I have to buy an extra seat to get one? And bra-less? No Way!!! My girls are free only in the privacy of home, I would turn and knock over some unsuspecting flight attendant or something!!! Seriously I am way too big to be braless in public! I will be banded on the 24th of this month, I wasn't worried at all...til now!

maryb · April 11, 2006

I don't know about the seatbelt extender. The pillow is to minimize to discomfort of the seatbelt. Bra-less: One of my incisions was right where my bra lies on my breast bone. I couldn't wear a bra for two weeks because of this incision. Also my boobs were stuck to my stomach from the sticky stuff they put on my stomach. It took a lot of scrubbing to get that sticky goo off. Eye makeup remover helped.

Do you have a sports bra? I wore a sports bra for a few hours a day after the first two weeks. Anything that restricted my rib cage made me very uncomfortable for at least 3 weeks. If no sports bra, try an under shirt. My best friend bought some of the build-in bra tanks like I bought to wear for the first few weeks. She has more boobs then I do, so she wore her husbands muscle shirts underneath. Worked great for her.

I hope this helps.

Jammin & Losin · April 11, 2006

Shontel Congrats on getting a band date!!! Good luck to you and wishing you lots of success with your band!!

Elisabethsew · April 11, 2006

Hi Shontel,

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I was banded 12 days ago, came out of surgery 6:30 PM and was dressed to go home WITH a bra on 14 hours later. Make sure you wear a loose fitting bra and show the surgeon where your natural "bra line" is. Also, bring a soft pad or a sanitary pad that you cut up to place under the bra if you find the incision is too close to the bra line. You'll do great... don't worry.

Kat817 · April 12, 2006

Thanks for the great advice...I will take all I can get! Sounds like it is time to dig to the bottom of the lingerie drawer and find the granny panties and the loose worn out bras!! I KNEW there was a reason I never throw anything away! I am going to make sure to mention to my Dr. about having to wear a bra home so maybe that will help. I appreciate the help!

Kat

Halobabe · July 9, 2006

My Momma had some sleep bras that hook in the front and are real loose but keep the girls from sweating and sticking to my stomach---I inherited them when she passed away. I usually only wear them when company is spending the night, but they will come in really handy for this, it sounds like.

Karen MT, Kentucky

Dr. Ortiz 7/25/06