I know I have seen this question before but I can't seem to find it. I have searched and so many thing have come up. Not even sure if I know how to search right... LOL

Anyway, What kind of things do I need to buy before I go into surgery? I know gas strips, heating pad, and broth and stuff before but is there anything else you should have bought before. I just know I am going to forget something. I think the nerves are kicking in now cause I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. Also anything I need to take to hospital too. I know I have to stay overnight.

I have already started writing down questions for my surgeon, so I can ask tomorrow and not forget.

I am just so freak'n nervous.....:thumbdown:

It seems like you got it down pretty well. Popcicles, sugar free jello, flavored water (if you don't like it "plain"). I found the broth kind of tasteless. So, I called my doctor and got the okay to make veggie soup or chicken noodle soup, and STRAIN it so that I was just getting the liquid and not the "chunks". I found that more tolerable. GOOD LUCK!

I would add Liquid Tylenol - for when the pain isn't so bad that you need something stronger.

I saw a youtube video where a girl mentioned things that she thought useful after lapband surgery, atleast when you are starting to eat foods and can only eat very little and have to re-train yourself to eat with the band.

She suggested cocktail forks and espresso spoons, to take smaller bites. I saw that World Market had some cute ones, I bought them!

Also, she mentioned sake cups because they are small. I didn't find any so far that I liked, but I bought some small ramekins that would be a few ounces that had lids. I figured that they would be good to keep portions under control and I could take them to work easily to heat things up, etc.

I'm interested in what others have to say though for "right after surgery" and during the post-op diet, etc. though!!

one thing that i was glad i just so happened to have at the hospital was a tighter fitting layering tank... no way was i gonna wear my bra after surgery... the small incisions were just not in a bra friendly location. the tank came in handy for an extra layer instead of a bra.

good luck on your preop diet. first few days are the toughest...but it does get easier:)

Great suggestions...I'll remember the tank and find some cocktail spoons and forks since I am having surgery in a week...man that's hard to believe!! Thanks for starting this thread

A Magic Bullet. Seriously, it saved my life when I started on mushies. So much smaller than a blender and easier to clean, too! I got mine for $50 at Costco. You can get them for $50 at Target, too, but the Costco one has more attachments :thumbup:

Edited July 15, 200917 yr by thebandedgirl
Added where I got it and how much it was!

I absolutely LOVE my magic bullet, not even for WLS needs! I have used it to make salad dressings, grind coffee, herbs, margaritas, eggs (scrambled eggs or for french toast), you name it in addition to protein drinks/grinding food. It is the most used appliance in my house! I am thinking about buying another one to keep at work or just in case I wear out the one I have. :thumbup: