Hi All,

I wanted to know for everyone that has already gone thru surgery; what items do you recommend for aftercare? I've heard of Gas-x & heating pads, but, would I need anything else? Trying to get everything organized ahead of time. Any suggestions?

I used maalox for gas... And I walked. Back and forth from the bed to the door... Maybe 10 times an hour!! I was given liquid pain killer but I never took it. It wasn't that bad. I wish you all the best.

I only took my pain killer the morning after the surgery, but only because I had a killer headache. My surgeon, and I can only guess all, suggested I have tylenol (acitominophen) so you have it on-hand when needed.

Make sure you have something that will help you...TMI, but help you go # 2. Many people, myself included, faced issues with constipation. I highly recommend a hot tea called Smooth Move. It's gentle, no cramping, and will get you going within 12 hours. Trust me, you'll thank me....

Best of luck....

I only took my pain killer the morning after the surgery' date=' but only because I had a killer headache. My surgeon, and I can only guess all, suggested I have tylenol (acitominophen) so you have it on-hand when needed.

Make sure you have something that will help you...TMI, but help you go # 2. Many people, myself included, faced issues with constipation. I highly recommend a hot tea called Smooth Move. It's gentle, no cramping, and will get you going within 12 hours. Trust me, you'll thank me....

Best of luck....[/quote']

Thanks for the heads up about the tea. Never heard of it; where did u get it?

i posted a link for liquid pain reliever (generic tylenol for adults ) in an earlier topic and it works wonders!

My 11yo granddaughter had this same surgery minus the lapband(had drainage tubes from shunts from brain placed) and she had Tylenol once, day after surgery and was happy & laughing the next day. Same incisions as LB.

I hope on Oct 15 I will do her proud!

My 11yo granddaughter had this same surgery minus the lapband(had drainage tubes from shunts from brain placed) and she had Tylenol once' date=' day after surgery and was happy & laughing the next day. Same incisions as LB.

I hope on Oct 15 I will do her proud![/quote']

I'm sure you'll do her proud!