My surgery is in just 2 days and I have a few items already that I believe I will need for after surgery so I can be prepared.

I have miralax, Tums, chewable vitamins, broth, a small cup, isopure zero carb (40g protein clear liquid), unflavored protein powder, comfortable clothes.

I was thinking of getting gauze today but idk if I will need it.

Can you tell me what how you prepared, what you thought you needed but didn't?

What you needed but didn't have?

What you wish you had looking back?

Thank you!

Make sure you have a heating pad! It was my best friend for the first couple of days. The gas pain was a real bummer, but the heating pad helped. Also sugar free popsicles were my go to....

i didn’t pack any of my vitamins, I wouldn’t have been able to tolerate them the first couple of days. I just started them yesterday and my surgery was on june 5.

Also, an ice pack! There is one incision that starts to get really sore on or about day 3. It’s the larger of the incisions, on your left side and it’s where they take the stomach out of. It hurts! But the ice helps immensely.

Thank you so much, that's great advice!