Gastric Sleeve On October 5Th

[cmayfield85 16]

Hello,

I have read a couple of threads and I have made a list of items for my surgery.

Chapstick

Ear Plugs

Blanket

Heating Pad

Cell Phone

Gas X strips

I was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions for anything else ( Im a Guy)

Also has anyone tried baby food after surgery?

[valdostaGA 149]

Hey! I'm Oct 5th also 10:30am

[Before 50 20]

Not sure where you are going to get the surgery but I brought my own chicken broth because I was in a hotel for a couple of days after surgery. Am I ever glad I brought it.

[bigsleeve56 266]

why would you want baby food? I was so tired i could have slept through any thing. Heat is the wrong thing for post surgery heat causes swelling walk and sleep and take cpap if you need it. most gas pain was outside the stomach not in it. Walk and walk and then walk again and the pain will go away from gas. and do not trip on the catheter then you might need the heating pad. I would put more time in thinking about what you need when you get home.

[cmayfield85 16]

why would you want baby food? I was so tired i could have slept through any thing. Heat is the wrong thing for post surgery heat causes swelling walk and sleep and take cpap if you need it. most gas pain was outside the stomach not in it. Walk and walk and then walk again and the pain will go away from gas. and do not trip on the catheter then you might need the heating pad. I would put more time in thinking about what you need when you get home.

I figured baby food is a soft easily digestible food for post op. Walking Is definitely something I will definitely Concentrate on doing. I heard the heating pad helps with soreness and keeping you warm. Appreciate the incite!

[bigsleeve56 266]

Baby food is soft but it tastes like wormed over crap. Get a good protien drink and when dr. says ok eat some eggs and other soft food.

[Justine13 264]

I disagree - heating pad works fantastic for soreness an was recommended by my doc an hospital. I wouldn't brig to hospital though- they have nice warm blankets they can lay on you too. However - as far as gas pain- that gas is trapped outside your stomach- not in it thus Gas X won't help that.

Yep- focus on after hospital. Take minimal things to hospital. Walking shoes/good gripping slippers so you can walk walk walk.

[cmayfield85 16]

Ok I picked up some Protein (Isopure). I had my pre op appointment and class and registered at the hospital. Loma Linda University Medical Center. I start my 2 day liquid diet tomorrow.

[cmayfield85 16]

Going in at 10am, not so much nervous just very anxious. I have so much family support and most importantly I know God is with me.

[rosie76 4]

Going in at 10am' date=' not so much nervous just very anxious. I have so much family support and most importantly I know God is with me.[/quote']

Best of luck. I had mine yesterday at 7:30 almost 24 hours ago. Was in somewhat discomfort but the pain management team here is great. I been walking around and that has helped

[cmayfield85 16]

So I had my surgery on Friday and I got discharged on Sunday. All I can say is get your Protein in for energy ASAP, I found in my case that It makes a world of difference drinking Isopure every 15 min. Get your Multivitamin and B-12 in too.

[hjtj112 45]

What multi Vitamin are you using.

[cmayfield85 16]

What multi Vitamin are you using.

I'm using a liquid Vitamin called Miracle 2000