Surgery in 16 days...What do I need before I go?

I'm just wondering if I should pre-order anything like vitamins or protein drinks or ANYTHING lol. I am having my surgery in Colorado and then coming home when the doc says... Which will be???? Who knows lol Anyhow, just wanting some advice before I get there. Thanks Bunches!!

i got the band done in colorado and it really helped me out ordering my liquid vitamins and protien shakes before hand so i was ready for the liquid only phase...so could be a good idea to start off with those

How long did you have to stay in Colorado after your surgery? And do you recommend any particular brand of the liquid vitamins and protein shakes?? I'm Sooooo nervous, but I'm also way excited lol Thanks hun

Hi Frankie!  I had the RNY with Dr Chae and you won't really need anything for the the first week or so.  You don't start supplements until then.  I would guess that you will be discharged in a couple days and free to go home.  He is a great Dr and will tell you everything you need to know and will give you his personal cell number if you have any questions.  As for the hospital I didn't need anything except maybe chapstick I totally overpacked and didn't use 98% of what I brought. Good Luck and prayers Lori

Thanks Lori.  Were ya pretty busy while you were in the hospital or pretty sore lol, I'm just trying to figure out what to expect. I'm coming down this weekend for all the pre-op stuff, the meeting with Dr. Chae and my nutrition class with Kelly on Sunday. Is there anything fun to do there on a Saturday? LOL  I'll be staying with my Uncle in Colorado Springs for those 3 days... I'm not used to so many people... Sheltered life I live and all lol. Thanks bunches

To be honest I don't really remember much pain at all of course they keep you on a morphine pump for at least the first day.  After I was released they sent me home with some pain meds but I really think regular Tylenol would have been just fine.  The pain is not much just a general soreness.  I didn't do much at all in the hospital but sleep.  They had me on oxygen so they didn't want me wandering around.  It actually was a mini vacation for me away from the kids and hubby hehe. Lori

That's great lol, you get to enjoy time off from the hubby and kids and be all doped up, and as a result of these wonderful 3 days off, you get to be skinny!! Man, I'm all for that LOL!!! I'll be there with my bells on *giggle* Thanks bunches Lori!! Hugs, Frankie

I agree with Lori....  You will be pretty drugged up.  Kelly and Dr Chae will give you tons of information.  They are the greatest.  

Thank you so very much Mari. I am getting ready to go meet with Dr. Chae on Friday and Take Kelly's nutrition class Sunday. I'm really excited. I picked Dr. Chae based on what I'd heard about him and by checking out his medical history. I've never even met him yet. So, I'm glad I'm going to be in good hands. It means alot to me to hear you say they are the greatest lol. Thanks Much,  Frankie

Hi everyone:

FWIW...Just today I thought that I should've brought along my portable computerized "Wheel Of Fortune" game but I'm kinda glad I didn't because my problem WAS NOT going to sleep during my stay at P/SL (Where I had my lap band done). My problem was STAYING AWAKE.

As such, it was probably a good thing that I *didn't* bring it because chances are I probably wouldn't have been able to concentrate anyway and would probably lose EVERY round.

Again JFWIW...

Cheers :D