herestoanewlife 28 Posted June 17, 2013 I am getting so nervous. Any suggestions on what to have in the house? Are you able to walk around after? I am starting to freak out but in the same time can't wait 1 LessLee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDiva618 359 Posted June 17, 2013 I was up and walking 3 hours after the surgery I was determined to go home that night but everything is different. I had surgar free popsicles, heating pads, and gas x strips at my house. I was walking around my house non stop because I had bad left shoulder pain. I am 7 week post op and I feel amazing you can do this and I will see you on the other side. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herestoanewlife 28 Posted June 17, 2013 Thank you soooo much!!! I needed that boost. Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going out this week to get everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cwalband 215 Posted June 17, 2013 Best wishes to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artminnesota 4 Posted June 17, 2013 Congrats to you making the best decision of your life. You will never regret this move. I also was scared about the actual surgery but I was determined to do this. Nothing else worked and I was getting old and I didn't want to die before I could collect Social Security. I found the surgery to be a piece of cake. If I didn't see the 5 small slits in my stomach I would of bet I didn't have the surgery. I stayed in the hospital over night but I felt very good and could of gone home that night. I never had the gas or shoulder pain they warned me about and I never used a pain pill that was prescribed. Good luck with your surgery and welcome back to the real world. You'll wish you would of done it long aga, I sure do. Art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LessLee 119 Posted June 17, 2013 Congrats! I go in Friday. As far as suggestions, I have found some on here and other places so I have stocked up! These are what I have prepared. Meds- gas-x, chewable/liquid tylenol and an anti nausea med (chewable or liquid), pill crusher if needed, something for Constipation (MiraLax if I can find it here) or Laxaday if needed. - liquid or chewable multi Vitamin and Calcium. - lots of Water, herbal tea, diet juice, sf popsicles, broths, protien Water, Jello - ice chips - Unflavoured/tasteless Protein powder - heating pad - pillow to hold on your stomach - a cane or something to lean on if you need it to help you get up or sit down (great tip). Someone posted a great list here - http://www.lapbandta...ds#entry2004836 I also have a couple books to read. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New and Improved 3 Posted June 17, 2013 I am also having my surgery next week. Good luck, I hope everything goes well for both of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawalsh 919 Posted June 18, 2013 Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herestoanewlife 28 Posted June 18, 2013 Thank you so much everyone!!!!! I love the support 1 Cwalband reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
