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Hi Everyone,

I had my 1st surgery consult this week and have my psych eval next week. my surgeon said i'm looking at surgery somet

I want to be as prepared as i can be so I'm looking for all the advice i can get.

please tell me the things you couldn't live without those first days/weeks postop. i'm talikng anything: liquids,Protein drinks,food,meds gadgets. anything you coulnd'nt live without.

i also want to hear about those things that you bought/had that you hated or were awaste of time/money.

lastly, anything you know of now you wish you had in those early days?

sorry for all the questions.

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My husband! He fetched and carried, ran to the chemist shop and just generally looked after me. On the other hand, stock up on your post surgery liquid foods. Don't rush back to work. Be prepared for it to be a challenging time and just concentrate on the big picture!

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Needed: crystal light, small pillows , comfortable clothes. small bottles of Water.

Wasted $, large bottle of benefiber, made me gassy n bloated, Gummy Vitamins, not good for lapbandsters. certain kind of yogurts, powdered yogurt, chalky flavor.

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Needed: crystal light, small pillows , comfortable clothes. small bottles of Water.

Wasted $, large bottle of benefiber, made me gassy n bloated, Gummy Vitamins, not good for lapbandsters. certain kind of yogurts, powdered yogurt, chalky flavor.

oh, and I totally needed this site!!!!!!!!

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Couldnt live without liquid pain medication, Atkins shakes. Wasted my money on liquids I knew I would never drink...broth...popsicles...jello...and Protein Powder. Wish I had had more of? Support from my familly, more sleep, more time off of work. Even through recovery I was expected to be on duty as a wife and mother. I still had to wait hand and foot on everyone even though I was weak as Water.< /p>

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Spanx. I noticed when I was bloated the support felt so much better.

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