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What Were Your Most Helpful Pre-Op Preparations?

I am scheduled for the sleeve July 10 and I am doing as much as I can now to prepare for my return from the hospital. I just made sugar free popsicles and jello with unflavored protein powder. For those of you who are post-op, what did you do to prepare? What do you wish you would have done?

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I cleaned and had all chores done. Had tons of bottled water and plenty of protein powder already purchased. Made sure my car had a full tank. I didn't feel like doing much the first week after and couldn't lift over ten lbs for a few weeks.

@Joann454's ideas are all good, on top of that I would suggest making sure you have ALL your post-op meds filled and ready at home. You don't want to wait around for them to get filled when you need them the most.

[mention=269602]Joann454[/mention]'s ideas are all good, on top of that I would suggest making sure you have ALL your post-op meds filled and ready at home. You don't want to wait around for them to get filled when you need them the most.

They gave me my scripts for pain meds and Prilosec at my preop appt two weeks prior to surgery. It was so convenient!

I was on clear liquid for two weeks post op. I lived on propel water and chicken broth. Organic from Trader Joe's. My pouch liked the warm broth. Water room temp. Sometimes cold doesn't feel good. A good book, magazines and remote control. You just got to ride out those first two weeks. I couldn't tolerate protein shakes or powder. I used isopure from gnc. Grape and lemonade are best. Must dilute because they are sweet and tart! I could only manage water like consistency for first several weeks. Good luck. 5 months out 85lbs down[emoji3]


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