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What Do I Need To Stock Up On Before Surgery

I work crazy hours /doubles so I plan to take Wed.off to prepare for surgery n get a good nights. Rest hopefully but don't know what to buy

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  • Get all your prescriptions filled in advance. Have them set up by wherever you will land at home. When you wake up from your first nap, you will need the pain meds. I found that out the hard way. Very

  • Pack some lip balm in your hospital stuff. I wasn't able to have anything by mouth from midnight the night before surgery until after they did a barium swallow the morning after surgery. My lips wer

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I got jello, juices, brooth sugar free popsicles. But I moved alot of things up higher so less bending for a week or so. I put away the vacume. moved the phone closer to the recliner and let all my friends know that I was going into recop mode when I got home.

Get all your prescriptions filled in advance. Have them set up by wherever you will land at home. When you wake up from your first nap, you will need the pain meds. I found that out the hard way. Very glad DH was there to help me sit up!

Have a heating pad nearby. It felt great on the tummy.

Be sure to wear easy on, easy off clothes to the hospital. Along with slip on shoes or slippers.

Pack some lip balm in your hospital stuff. I wasn't able to have anything by mouth from midnight the night before surgery until after they did a barium swallow the morning after surgery. My lips were so dry and cracked.

i found the boxed chicken or beef broth way too salty but i loved campbells chicken noodle or veg beef soup(strained) really hit the spot . hot decaf tea, , sugar free jello and sf pudding( freeze it, it taste like ice cream) applesauce, yogurt, boost protein drinks or slim fast, propel water or sugar free gatorade. remember to put a bottle of water, lifesavers and lip balm in the car for the ride home to take care of the horrible cottonmouth and dry lips too. i was just banded 11 weeks ago, down 17 lbs and feel great !! good luck to you !!

Great advice!

Thank you,

j~

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