Quick!!!! I'm being banded on the 25th and I need the list for stuff to buy and bring before I get banded. I just went this morning to Dr. Spivak's seminar and surprisingly got scheduled for surgery this friday. I thought I'd have more time to get everything ready. I really am soooo excited I can hardly type fast enough. I'd appreciate any advice for this soon to be newbie bandster.

Thanks,

Alice

Hi Alice!

Congratulations on a quick surgery date. I too had very little time to prepare!

The things that mattered to me in hospital (I stayed overnight), where

1. Lipbalm - your lips get really dry when you are fasting and it made me feel more human.

2. Some facial moist wipes - it was very refreshing after surgery to wash your face in bed.

3. my little cushion that i held over my tummy when I coughed and for the ride home.

4. Some loose pants to wear home - I was really bloated and my usual pants did not fit.

As for being at home and my full liquid diet - Optifast, Soup, bananas for shakes, V8 juice. Some tablets for gas - very important!

You will need a recliner to sleep in for 4 or 5 nights.

Good Luck also bring some slip on shoes/slippers...

Take deep breaths when you wake up from surgery it will help you to get the medicine out of your lungs and body quicker!

Walk - walk - walk. I would get up and walk every hour for 10 min's. Even when I woke up during the night.

Ask for ice chips if you are thirsty. I even took a cup for the ride home.

I would suggest having someone around to help you for the first few days home.

Hugs and Best Wishes!