Sorry to bug but I need to go shopping for my surgery and life with the band!! Hooray (Excitement hasn't worn off yet)

I know I saw shopping lists somewhere... can someone point me in the right direction?

Here is a link with some very good information:

Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support - FAQ: Lap-Band Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

I also copied and pasted this list from another thread:

LAP BAND SURGERY SHOPPING LIST

NON-FOOD ITEMS:

BBQ or Toilet tongs, for a good reach in the r.r.

4.98

Heating pad(12inx24in)

16.88

Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in)

14.44

A few books or movies(your choice, I spent about 70.00us)

xx.xx

Squishy pillow for car ride for seatbelt (shoulder pad)

16.88

Make sure you have a good blender

19.97

Kitchen timer (first few days, sip every 15 mins)(analog)

2.88

Kitchen timer (digital – better for travelling)

3.47

Pedo-meter(depending on the one you get – don’t forget to adjust to your stride)

4.88

PHARMACEUTICALS:

liquid Tylenol/Motrin (Check early in case pharmacy needs to order in advance)

4.98

Chewable or liquid gas-x(I got strips, you will pay more than shown here)

3.60

Gauze Pads 4x4

6.57

Paper/bandage tape

2.57

Wet Wipes

2.64

Pill crusher

3.89

Chewable Vitamins

8.97

Hospital Medicine cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct)

1.48

Cough Drops(Halls big box)

6.88

Stool Softener (Dr. asked me not to get this, if needed talk to him)

xx.xx

Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm(got chapstick – cherry – 2for deal)

0.88

food ITEMS:

Protein shakes(these vary from 22 – 55 dollars depending on quality and quantity)

xx.xx

Plenty of water(bottled Water for me 3cases 16oz. bottles 10.00)

10.00

broth or stuff to make broth(several flavors but all about the same cost)

2.98

sugar free popsicles

2.66

Sugar free Jello

0.50

Sugar free breath mints (chewable)

1.33

Crystal Light "On the GO" assorted flavors(I don’t like CL so I got store brand/price per box)

2.50

Bouillon(several flavors but all about the same cost)

2.07

Cream of Wheat

2.92

Creamy Soups

0.66

Applesauce

1.82

FAT FREE yogurt

1.76

Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage(on sale)

1.25

pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box)

0.50

Sugar free hot cocoa

1.87

Decaf tea(got regular, decaf is a little more in cost)

2.12

CLOTHES POST-OP:

Loose fitting, easily removable(one size larger than I wear, sweats, top and bottom)

15.88

Buttons downs or pullover(sale rack found $5.00 per, one size larger)

5.00

Thong shoes/slip-on so no bending and tying(make sure they are a good pair)

12.88

Sports Bra! Sutures will be hurt by under wires(I have a daughter and wife that helped here)

6.88

Thanks! Off to the store :thumbup:

Wait, I have a question....What are the tongs for, exactly????

Wait, I have a question....What are the tongs for, exactly????

to wipe your butt, I think!

Yep, I believe that was the purpose, it gave you a little added extension. I was constipated (I know, I know...TMI) for 3 weeks after my surgery so I never needed them.

This is getting wierder and wierder. I am supposed to use Barbeque Tongs to wipe my butt?!? How bad will it hurt to try and just wipe like normal?

I am totally cracking up... not to mention the bad pictures that I get whne I read this thread haha

Some bandsters find it very difficult in the immediate post-op phase to reach around and wipe their backsides. Next time you go to the bathroom, reach around and then pay attention to just how much of a stretch and twist it is on your abdomen to do that reach.

Some folks find it more comfortable to wrap TP and moist wpies on the end of the tongs so they can clean well.

Some very supersized folks simply cannot reach back there and actually use bathroom tongs specially made for this purpose:

Self Wipe Toilet Aid - Allegro Medical Supplies

Long Tong Toilet Aid, Bathroom Assists - Allegro Medical Supplies

The wiping was no problem after banding for me. I wasn't nearly that uncomfortable. But last May I had lower back surgery and the hospital gave me a butt wiping gadget made espically for hard reaches. I think everyone gets it, not just obese ppl. It was far from ideal but helped cut down stretching and twisting and bending and cussing!

LOL - no one told me about tongs :crying:

I don't recall it being that big of an issue for me though :thumbup:

I have to say, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. You all are just preceious with your comments. I love this board!!! Laughter is always the best medicine for whatever happens to be ailing you.....

I will never look at tongs in the same way again...

Oh man I tried to use Tongs last night on the grill..

Too Funny!:redface: