Guys, here is a list that was previously posted of items helpful to have on hand re: surgery. Thought I would pass it on to all the June Folks...

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, this was a great list.You have thought of everything!!

Thanks, Debbie. It IS time to start getting all that stuff! Good Luck this June, everyone!!!!

Wow! What a terrific list! I personally really appreciate it! Great ideas! Thanks

wow! Thanks so much for that list!! Im being banded tomorrow, and now see that there are still a few things that i need to get in the morning!! Thanks a lot for posting this!

Great List. I Went To Walmart Today, Got The Gas-x Strips. Cherry Sleep Melts, Looked For The Toilet Tongs, Didn't Find It But They Did Have Some Personal Beauty Thing. It Was Curved And Long With A Kind Of Spongey Thing On The End, But It Was $2o, So I Thought I Would Wait And See If I Need It.. Called The Ins. This Morn. And Was Told My Papers Weren't Complete. Holy Heck... Went To Walmart, The Surgeon Had Again Faxed Paper Work, By The Time I Got Back, I Had A Message, Approved.... Thank Goodness. So I Am Ready. They Said You Can Pack Now... June 11 Is My Date. Will Let You All Know How It Turns Out.. Thanks Judy

Our thanks to Blaze21 for digging that list up and re-posting it to me! :thumbup:

I plan on getting some of the items but not spending a fortune or having everything. I have read on other threads with the same list that many people did not use many of the non-food items so I would not go out and spend a lot of money on these until you know you need it.

You really need

:thumbup: heating pad

:sleep:Liquid Tylenol

:smile2:Ice chips

:cool2:crystal light

:wink2:lip balm

:closedeyes:sf jello, yogurt, sf pudding

:wink_smile:liquid protein

:thumbup::unsure:and that is about it for the first 3 days.

Cathy Chatts- what do you mean by liqiud protein in your list of things for the first 3 days? Since it is a full liquid diet, do you mean Isopure? Are there others out there?

Isopure is fine, I got some new Whey Liquid protein bullets at GNC. They are 3 oz tubes and I take 1 oz at a time. The 3 oz have 42 gr of protein and 0 sugar and 0 fat. They go down easy and take care of the hunger.

They look like koolaid.

Thanks Cathy Chatts- I will have to check them out! I hope things are going smoothly for you. Take care!!!

I'm heading out with this list in a bit. Thank you so much for posting it. I know I've done my research but I feel like all my knowledge has flown out the window since tomorrow is surgery. Same thing happened the day before my c-section.

Thanks again!

Good luck to all of you Monday Bandsters! I will keep you in my thougts and prayers! You will be great!

Thanks so much for that list! I was about to head to Walmart and get what I thought I'd need but I stopped by the computer to jump on and see if I could read some and get a general idea. Your list is exactly what I was looking for! My date is tomorrow and I am so excited and ready to do it!

This was a great list. Instead of the blender I would recommend the "Bullet". I bought it for $50 from Costco.Well worth it, more individualized for smaller portions for our tiny tummys!