Pre-Op List

[Quinn 0]

Okay guys - - I'm asking all of your advice on this one. In your experiences - - what are the most important things I should purchase or have when I get out of surgery - - ex: heating pad..etc... Thank you so much!!!

Quinn

[Melissa S 1]

food wise..depending on your Dr's orders:

sugar free Jello

sugar free freeze pops

Crystal light

broth

Skim milk

Meds:

Gas-X

Tylenol (liquid or adult chewable)

Odds and ends:

Heating pad

Multiple pillows (for propping..and also good to hold against your stomach)

Entertainment of any kind (magazines, books, dvds..)

Slip on shoes

Loose fitting clothing

Chapstick

Hope that helps! Good luck!!

[faithmd 14]

Hello! Here's a link to an entire forum (the FAQ and reference forum here at LBT) that is full of useful information, and your question just happens to be one of the threads there. Hope this helps!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/

[PaulaD 0]

Gas-X!!!! By far!

[Quinn 0]

Thank you for the link. I'm so sorry! I didnt realize. Gas-X definately seems to be a universal answer

[METALBAND 0]

Hey Quinn.....me again. One thing I forgot to mention is that BIDMC has wireless internet. You can bring your laptop and give us your progress in real time!!! LOL

[Quinn 0]

Sounds good!! Kinda like 24. :confused: