Pre-Op To-Do's

[IAMLU 30]

Hello!

My surgery is scheduled on 1/24/13; As that is 16 days away, I am wondering if there are things that you wish you had done differently, bought, organized, etc. Im trying to be as ready as I can, so if there is anything you felt would have been helpful to know or do or prepare for, and didn't realize it or yiu8 glad you did do, I would appreciate the advice!!!!

Thank you in advance ♥

[MOMW 71]

I was glad I took chap stick. Don't forget your chargers. You may want to take your own slippers, pjs, toothbrush, pillow. I always prefer my own.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

MomW covered the hospital. I also brought a back scratcher and it was a godsend ( the meds made me itchy) For home, I made sure I had plenty of bottled Water, Vitamin Water zero, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup, Protein shake/mix.

In the hospital, if they don't offer you a swab for your mouth after surgery, ask for it. You won't be able to drink until the next day and that for me was the worst. I rinsed off the lemon and just dipped it in cold water and squeezed it, just to moisten my mouth.

I also made sure I elevated what I needed to (bottles of water) so I didn't have to lift and bend.

Good luck!!

[MOMW 71]

One thing for home is make sure you have a regular blender, not a magic bullet type, little storage containers, for all your leftovers, measuring spoons. I also used toddler spoons and toddler size plates. They help you eat slower and your plate does not look so empty.

[notime 340]

Wean yourself from caffeine.

[ultrav!olet 6]

Chewing gum

After the surgery ur mouth will taste weird and brushing the teeth wont help

[squirrel 1]

Chewing gum

After the surgery ur mouth will taste weird and brushing the teeth wont help

My RN said that chewing gum would give you gas pains. So I wasn't brave enough to try. I would have loved to have gum during my hospital stay. You are too right, your mouth does taste weird and brushing does not help. It did get better once I got home.

[IAMLU 30]

I was thinking of bringing these tea tree oil toothpicks. Very strong. I LOVE them. All natural oral antiseptic.

[<3 Gigi <3 5]

Was just wondering how surgery went and if you had any things you wished you'd thought of to pass on.

[IAMLU 30]

It went perfectly and I couldn't have had a better experience. I think the anticipation made me fret about details and being prepared, but it was all much smoother than I thought it would be. So much fuss and it wasn't necessary.