Hello all,

My surgery is scheduled for Friday, January 24th. I'm preparing myself for when I come home and I wanted to know what do I need to help ease the pain and discomfort? I'm compiling a list of things to purchase prior to surgery so any input is appreciated.

Edited January 19, 201412 yr by Nahila1122

I would get some gas-x and make sure you have a heating pad on hand. This will help with the gas pain that settles in your joints(usually) after your surgery.

food wise- broth, SF Jell-O and pudding. SF popsicles. Make sure you have a yummy Protein shake picked out. You'll need mushies, which you can put just about anything in a blender and make it mushie. Drink lots of Water. I use Crystal Light to flavor my water, but some bandsters prefer other types of flavoring.

Search the web for bariatric food recipes- there a ton of excellent Protein Shake ideas!

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Everybody's pain threshold is different. I was in pain for about three days then I was fine. Just remember to walk as much as you have. AND be EXCITED you're starting a journey of commitment and triumphant!

The biggest help tome was a heating pad for my tummy. Also stock up on broth (beef was most soothing to me), sugar free popsicles and jello, i drank apple juice too for my sugar bcuz im hypoglycemic. A lot of pplrecommend gas x but i just used that for the first time in week 2.

The thing that helped me the most was getting up and walk after surgery as much as you can and the recommended amount of protein

Oh yes!! Protein powder and skim milk or premade protein shakes. Tho i didnt have to implement those until week 2

I have all my liquids, broth, Jello, Protein and such. But I will definately be picking up some Gas-x and a heating pad. Thanks for the replies!

Hi Nahila, congratulations on your upcoming date! Very exciting. I liked having a pillow in the car for the ride home -- something to press on my belly for comfort. Also good to hold it there for laughing or coughing. Best wishes for smooth sailing and an easy recovery. Keep us posted!