Advise for pre lap band op

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    cgboo's Avatarcgboo , 10-04-2014 04:59 PM
    I'm 2 weeks away from my lap band surgery and I'm excited, nervous, emotional and a little terrified of surgery, but ready for it to happen.

    I guess I am wondering if anyone out there has some solid advice so I can feel a little prepared before I head into surgery. Such as:
    1. What to bring to the hospital
    2. What to expect the days after surgery
    3. What I can do to prepare for the first week post op.
    4. What foods I can start preparing
    5. Anything I should ask from my surgeon/ family doctor beforehand
    6. How long other people took off work for the surgery

    thanks!!
    CG
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    Iwanawurkit's AvatarIwanawurkit , 10-04-2014 11:05 PM
    I had my surgery in February. Gas X strips are a must. I took reading material with me and some comfortable elastic waist pants. I had my surgery on a Friday and was back to work on Monday. Your surgeon should be able to give you a list of food. Walk as much as you can to work the gas out of your body. I had a lot of pain in my shoulders for several days because of the gas but i also had hernia repair too. My surgeon gave me anti nausea medicine to help and it also caused me to sleep. Good luck and keep us updated.
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