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Ok, I know this has been discussed but I can't find it anywhere.... :tea: Can someone post the link to the thread of suggestions of supplies to get you through after surgery. Mine is on the 20th and I am trying to prepare for it. I know some suggest gasex, some say a heating pad, etc. I am open to any and all suggestions! If something worked for you, please let me know!

Thanks soon to be fellow bandsters!! :whoo:

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I was just banded on Friday and really other than my script for pain meds, some Soups and broth and a strainer I don't think I required anything extra. There is a link under the FAQ board if you want to check it out. My only issue has been finding comfortable clothes to wear to work (I went back on Monday) that do not bother my incisions. Good luck to you.

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It's in the FAQ forum, I think because it's a very good (albeit frequent) question.

Here's the link:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/post-op-checklists-things-have-before-surgery-14814/

I would second the advice for the Gas-X strips, and LOAD up on popsicles. Also, you can get an adult liquid Tylenol it's called Rapid Blast and it's pretty good. Stay away from the children's stuff, it's not concentrated enough, you'll be drinking a buttload of it. I hate the chewable tylenol tabs.

I bought the heating pad but didn't end up needing it, though my roommate in the hospital was in terrible pain from the gas, so I was glad to have it just in case.

I found I really like a lot of the babyfoods that I tried pre-op for the pureed stage. Stay away from anything labeled 1st stage, though. ICK!

Good luck!

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thanks faithmd....I really searched to find that thread before posting the question....I knew it was here somewhere, I just couldn't find it. I am glad you mentioned getting the adult tylenol because I thought about just using the kids chewables, now I will go and get the adult dose.

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