I'm reaching out on this pre-op board to see if I can help. You may have seen me on some of the other boards, if you are looking around like I did when I was exploring surgery.

I've started a blog to pay it forward. My blog includes a list of grocery items to stock up on before surgery that my mentor and I put together. Here's the link:

http://www.gloriasbandedliving.com/preparing-001-things-to-stock-up-on-before-the-day-of-gastric-banding-surgery/

If you do go to my blog, you can also check out the 7 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Lap-band Surgery.

:thumbup:My goal is to help others by sharing my story and my personal experiences. My deepest personal hope is that other people will find something in my journey that is useful.

If you do check out my blog, please let me know if you find it helpful.

I thought I'd put the list up here to make it easier to find:

• Protein shakes, and protein powders (taste–test and find the ones you like best before stocking up).
  
• Water
  
• Broth and other clear soups
  
• Clear, no-sugar added juices
  
• Sugar-free non caloric beverages (NO carbonated beverages)
  
• Light sports drinks
  
• Sugar-free popsicles
  
• Sugar-free jello
  
• Creamy soups
  
• Applesauce of sugar-free pudding cups (if, and ONLY if your doctor permits you to take your medications with a spoonful of these)
  
• Sugar-free hot cocoa
  
• Decaf and herbal teas
  
• Decaf coffee
  
• Chewable vitamins
  
• Small 2-4 oz plastic cups
  
• A strainer (for removing chunks from creamy soups)
  

BTW, Intentionally didn't include anything about prescription or non-prescription meds, since you need to work that out with your doctor. It's also not a bad idea to have adult liquid tylenol - but talk to your doctor; you don't want to be taking tylenol with your prescription pain meds.

If you find this useful, you can find more on my blog at Gloria's Banded Living — My Lapband Weight Loss Success Story

Good luck on your journey!

Hi Gloria,

Thank you for your post.

I am truly inspired after reading your story!

I hope I am able to be succesful like you and Sandy!!