PreOp Shopping List Updated with Prices

[Michee 2]

I had surgery in August, and made a similar extensive shopping list based on tips I read on from different posters.

A lot of the stuff was not necessary for me personally, so I would suggest waiting until after surgery, and asking someone to get the items that you feel you need.

I had surgery on wed, and could definetly drive myself to the store by Saturday. I was a self pay, so the few dollars I would have saved in shopping could have gone towards my 16 thousand dollar doctor bill.

Here are some examples:

Pill crusher: I take metformin, and found out that it is not to be crushed, I was just told not to take it by doc.

Liquid Motrin: Doc gave me a script for liquid codieine which was much more powerful

Pillow/Ice Pack: I had these items but didnt use them/need them

timers/pedometer: I like to buy gadgety stuff then never use it. I used a clock to indicate time, and set walking goals such as "twice around the block"

Gauze/Tape etc: Clinic told me that bandages would fall off in a few days, then leave the area uncovered to get some air. Didnt need to apply more.

Protein Shakes: My clinic gave us a script, requiring a specific Meal Replacement shake that we had to order from a pharmacy and have shipped. Clinic did not want us buying random products. Not all clinics do this, but I would hate to buy ones the clinic didnt recommend as they are pretty expensive.

Medicine cups/cough drops: did not need, I dont see the point unless you have a cough

Sports Bra: I dont think everyones incisions are in the same place, I had no problem wearing my reg underwire bras

S/F Items: after surgery I had an aversion to artificial sweeteners, i think the sweetness of the Breakfast shakes turned me off for the entire day. Rest of the day I just wanted broth/soup. I am still not finished using all the s/f popsicles and Jello I bought pre-surgery

Chewable Vitamins: they have weirdo smell that makes me gag, just buy a small bottle in case you hate them. I switched to the gummies which have no smell.

The items I needed/used were: bottled Water, chicken broth, my prescription for liquid codeine, gas X strips.

Oh and 48 hours after surgery I went to the spa for a mani, pedi, and massage. I highly recommend the spa visit!!

Good Luck to all the newbies

You are gonna luv your band

[hijabigirl1973 0]

Thanks so much for posting this list!

[hijabigirl1973 0]

Oh forgot to add, maybe this could be pinned somewhere? I think it's a must have for anyone getting ready to go in for the band