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Items recommended for home after surgery???

I am trying to make a list of things to make sure I have at home for after the surgery. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I am getting banded November 14 at 7am! Getting anxious and excited.

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    • hiddnstar
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      Hi Having a good blender is a good idea. Try out different protein powders and drinks so you know which one you like best. I out away my large dinner dishes and use only salad and dessert plates. I b

    • bahuber5477
      bahuber5477

      I highly recommend gas x strips. Other than that maybe an abdominal binder. I didnt have one of those and I Think it would of helped. just take advancing your diet very slow....clear liquids right aft

    • Bandista
      Bandista

      Great posts here -- thanks! I have Gas-x and small firm pillow with me for the ride home from the hospital tomorrow if needed. At home: Milk of Magnesia, stool softeners, filled pain medication pres

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    I keep seeing sugar free popsicles. Where can u get them what brand

    At B's wholesale they have a big box for about $8 not a bad price I purchase my sugar free popsicles there!

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    I don't do artificial sweeteners -- prefer a little sugar over the chemicals. There is so little caloric intake following surgery that it doesn't matter if the real ones are a little higher -- just my opinion. I'm still having a Popsicle or two daily -- my treat!

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    My plan is to have elastic band pajama bottoms, a loose shirt and some Gas-X from what I've been reading.

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