What do i need after Surgery?

[liquidbluegal 0]

I am being banded in 4 days! I cannot wait. I am going on my last shopping trip this weekend so I don't have to be running around afterwards. Is there anything that you guys would recommend I pick up? Thanks in advanced!!!

[Claudine1975 0]

Gas X strips are a must. Gauze pads in case you need to cover any incisions. Protein in a form you can easily drink and tolerate - for me it is the protein bullets mixed with Crystal Lite. Good Luck with your upcoming surgery.

[liquidbluegal 0]

Thanks so much! My doctor never mentioned gas pains at all!

[Claudine1975 0]

Thanks so much! My doctor never mentioned gas pains at all!

Gas pains are the only discomfort I had after surgerey. Walking helps the most.

[krtork 0]

You won't believe how quickly the next couple of days will go by! Good luck with the surgery!

I had to be on Clear liquids for 3 days. Make sure you drink your Water, don't miss a sip. It is really easy to get dehydrated. I also have found that the SF Popsicles are very nice to have, you get your liquid and it feels good on the throat - mine was a bit sore day 1 and 2. I did get the Gas-X strips, but I have not had any gas pain - I feel lucky because I have experienced that in the past and it is uncomfortable. I also had sf jell-o and added a Protein bullet to it and it wasn't that bad! You can also dilute juice - I have had some cranberry and apple juice diluted 50/50 with Water. I have also used the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth, very good source of Protein.< /p>

I also took chapstick to the hospital, my lips were really dry and that was nice to have post-op. Hope that helps!

[sassy37 0]

Just wanted to wish u luck and a healthy & speedy recovery hunny !

Tc

Sas x

[liquidbluegal 0]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it...I cannot be believe in 3 days I will be on the other side!!!! I am super excited. Just not looking forward to being on a liquid diet until Sept 3rd when I go back to the doctors for a check up! My reward is that I am going to Las Vegas at the end of sept!

[amaltha 2]

You will be fine. I found that having a midsized "hard" pillow is a must. You put it over your abdominal and hold tight when you sneeze, cough or laugh...my mom is a nurse and had that in her bag of tricks it really helps...Also helps on the bumps of car rides.

Congrats!