One week til surgery

[herestoanewlife 28]

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

[LadyDiva618 359]

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.

[herestoanewlife 28]

Thank you soooo much!!! I needed that boost. Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going out this week to get everything

[Cwalband 215]

Best wishes to you!!

[artminnesota 4]

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

[LessLee 119]

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!

[New and Improved 3]

I am also having my surgery next week. Good luck, I hope everything goes well for both of us.

[dawalsh 919]

Good luck everyone!

[herestoanewlife 28]

Thank you so much everyone!!!!! I love the support