texancowgirlali 0 Posted January 19, 2008 Quick!!!! I'm being banded on the 25th and I need the list for stuff to buy and bring before I get banded. I just went this morning to Dr. Spivak's seminar and surprisingly got scheduled for surgery this friday. I thought I'd have more time to get everything ready. I really am soooo excited I can hardly type fast enough. I'd appreciate any advice for this soon to be newbie bandster. Thanks, Alice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greeneyez 3 Posted January 19, 2008 Hi Alice! Congratulations on a quick surgery date. I too had very little time to prepare! The things that mattered to me in hospital (I stayed overnight), where 1. Lipbalm - your lips get really dry when you are fasting and it made me feel more human. 2. Some facial moist wipes - it was very refreshing after surgery to wash your face in bed. 3. my little cushion that i held over my tummy when I coughed and for the ride home. 4. Some loose pants to wear home - I was really bloated and my usual pants did not fit. As for being at home and my full liquid diet - Optifast, Soup, bananas for shakes, V8 juice. Some tablets for gas - very important! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Totallytater 1 Posted January 19, 2008 You will need a recliner to sleep in for 4 or 5 nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mary1094 0 Posted January 19, 2008 Good Luck also bring some slip on shoes/slippers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GR8 1 Posted January 19, 2008 Take deep breaths when you wake up from surgery it will help you to get the medicine out of your lungs and body quicker! Walk - walk - walk. I would get up and walk every hour for 10 min's. Even when I woke up during the night. Ask for ice chips if you are thirsty. I even took a cup for the ride home. I would suggest having someone around to help you for the first few days home. Hugs and Best Wishes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
