Ineedalapband 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Or what are you doing now to get ready? I haven't done a thing except purchase a magic bullet blender that I am using now for my whey Protien drinks (and to make baby food for my DS!). I know I should go get some Gas X strips. What else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
innotu 0 Posted August 13, 2008 This is a list I copied from another board...it really helped me prepare for my surgery: Preparing for surgery Medicinal: Liquid Tylenol (they make adult strength) Chewable or liquid gas-x Gauze Pads 4x4 Paper tape Stool Softener Pill cutter Chewable Vitamins Benedryl cream (suggested for those who have a slight allergy to gauze tape) Clothing: Loose waisted shorts or sweats For the ladies, a sports bra, no under wires Slip-on shoes Comfort items: Heating pad Flexible ice pack A few books or movies Pillow for car rides to guard against seatbelt irritation Wet Wipes Food/Kitchen items: Protein shakes Flavored water A good blender and/or a drink mixer Broth Sugar free popsicles/jello Kitchen timer ( for the first few days - 15 minute sips intervals) Crystal Light "On the GO" add to bottled Water mix Gatorade Bouillon Cream of Wheat Creamy Soups Applesauce Yogurt - Dannon Lite N' Fit Ensure, Boost, Glucerna etc Frozen fruits for Protein shakes Small pudding cups Suggested list of things to have done before you leave: All laundry finished to ensure lots of clean clothes for a while. Having someone who is able to be there for a few days to handle meal prep. Ask at your pre-op for the pain med prescription so you can have it all ready to go when you get home. Get rid of all the foods in the house you are not to eat, before you go to the hospital . Make sure you have lots of fluids to drink afterwards - and for when you go back to work. Buy all the groceries you will need for at least 2 weeks after surgery.Check if your medications are “crushable”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquidbluegal 0 Posted August 13, 2008 My best item is what I didnt buy. In the hospital they gave me an oval firm pillow that I hug when I am getting up out of bed and when I move in bed and it helps on car rides. It really does help with the pain and stretching feeling. Hope this helps. I also used hot pad on my shoulder pain and it went away. I dont have that any more and I have been banded for 2 days now. I bought gas x strips and only took them once. Good Luck with your Journey into bandland...:crying: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
