I am being banded in 4 days! I cannot wait. I am going on my last shopping trip this weekend so I don't have to be running around afterwards. Is there anything that you guys would recommend I pick up? Thanks in advanced!!!

Gas X strips are a must. Gauze pads in case you need to cover any incisions. Protein in a form you can easily drink and tolerate - for me it is the protein bullets mixed with Crystal Lite. Good Luck with your upcoming surgery.

Thanks so much! My doctor never mentioned gas pains at all!

Thanks so much! My doctor never mentioned gas pains at all!

Gas pains are the only discomfort I had after surgerey. Walking helps the most.

You won't believe how quickly the next couple of days will go by! Good luck with the surgery!

I had to be on Clear liquids for 3 days. Make sure you drink your Water, don't miss a sip. It is really easy to get dehydrated. I also have found that the SF Popsicles are very nice to have, you get your liquid and it feels good on the throat - mine was a bit sore day 1 and 2. I did get the Gas-X strips, but I have not had any gas pain - I feel lucky because I have experienced that in the past and it is uncomfortable. I also had sf jell-o and added a Protein bullet to it and it wasn't that bad! You can also dilute juice - I have had some cranberry and apple juice diluted 50/50 with water. I have also used the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth, very good source of protein.

I also took chapstick to the hospital, my lips were really dry and that was nice to have post-op. Hope that helps!

Just wanted to wish u luck and a healthy & speedy recovery hunny !

Tc

Sas x

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it...I cannot be believe in 3 days I will be on the other side!!!! I am super excited. Just not looking forward to being on a liquid diet until Sept 3rd when I go back to the doctors for a check up! My reward is that I am going to Las Vegas at the end of sept!

You will be fine. I found that having a midsized "hard" pillow is a must. You put it over your abdominal and hold tight when you sneeze, cough or laugh...my mom is a nurse and had that in her bag of tricks it really helps...Also helps on the bumps of car rides.

Congrats!