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Hey all! I am exactly one week from surgery and cannot be more excited. I am also freaking out a little. There are so many different takes on what to expect after surgery. My question is this: What did you buy and use before and after surgery? What can you not live without? I am trying to make a shopping list of all the little things I will need and need some advice.

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These are things I found useful after surgery:

-heating pad, it helps with pain

-liquid Tylenol

-bottled Water, because it made it easier to sip it constantly

-Protein shakes

-various broths and liquid Soups

-anything else allowed on your first week post op diet

The only thing I'd bring to the hospital are your toiletries, a loose comfy outfit to come home in (like sweats or a house dress), and a robe. The robe is because they will make you get up and walk very soon after surgery and those hospital gowns are notorious for exposing your bottom. Having a robe assures you can walk without giving everyone a free show.

Best wishes!

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THAT HELPS ME OUT TOO JUST WASNT SURE WHAT TO PUT ON MY LIST... THATS NOT TOO BAD SO MAKES ME FEEL BETTER. IM BANDED ON OCT. 10TH. THANK YA FOR ASKING THAT AND ALSO FOR ANSWER

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That also helps me out. I now will be getting banded on 10/9. In two weeks exactly. Butterflies are atarting to arrive but excited too.

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It definitely helps me 2. I go for my post opt diet plan tomorrow and I will be banded on Oct.10. Good luck to everyone.

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