A Proper Introduction...
I am on the board quite often but rarely post anything. I wanted to take a minute to properly introduce myself...my name is Tanya and I will be Banded on the 10th of April.
While I noticed most of the regulars here are RNYers I do know we both have similar "fresh out of surgery " post op instructions. I was wondering if anyone had some advice on life immediately following WLS...
You know...what to do...what not to do...what you need...what you don't need...
I guess I am looking for the best ways to survive those first few days home with this new WL tool. Any suggestions?
Tanya
For the hospital and the ride home:
Lip balm
Pillow for in the hospital and to hug on the ride home - sometimes bumps hurt!
Comfy clothes to come home in - stretchy waist band
The hospital should provide you with everything else you'd need.
For your post-op days:
Water
Crystal Light or some sort of s/f drink mixes
As far as food, it varies based on what food phases your doctor will have you on. I would imagine that your surgeon/nutritionist will give you guidelines - it's REALLY important, especially for the first couple of weeks, to follow their directives. In the meantime, though - protein mixes, drinks (I wouldn't buy a lot, because your taste may change somewhat after surgery), clear broths, cream soups, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, s/f Jello, etc.
Let us know how we can help, and again - WELCOME!!
Tia
Hi Tanya,
Welcome to our corner on OH!
I am pretty new to all of this as well, and can tell you I bought lots of things and still have most of them. I did not listen when everyone said to just take myself and my lip balm/pillow to the hospital... I packe ALOT of entertainment stuff that never got carted out of the bag. Even my pillow turned out to be useless to me.
I was the exception with the pillow on the ride home - I had an ON Q pump that kept me comfy until after I was home - not sure if everyone surgeon does this or not, I had to request it but was given the info by my surgeon's office on what and if I wanted it... I did!!! I admit, I thought it didn't wor****il it was gone 
On my first week home, I ate applesauce (I bought 3 packs of the little NSA cups, and finished the first pack today - 12 days post op), cottage cheese (I bought a quart of this and 8 cups, and just finished the quart on Saturday and moved to the cups,but can't finish a whole one), two cans of chicken and two of tuna (one chicken is all I have used...)
The one thing I couldn't have made it without is my family! They did alot of running to get my things I didn't think about, besides bringing me home, etc.
Remember that while you will be walking in the hospital, getting up might not be easy - and when you gotta go, you want up NOW not when the nurse can get there - my husband and my mom were a godsend!
Good luck! Ask away if you have questions! I am open and will tell all LOL
WOW is about all I can say. I know I had my fingers crossed that all would go well but with my luck...who would have thought things would have actually gone this well. Just to think I started this process Jan 26 and BAM...surgery on 10 April.
However, I will say this...these 11 little days seems like forever from now. I know it's just around the corner but it's not getting here fast enough for me.
I know your surgery has been an adjustment...how are things going with you?
Tanya
I was banded on Feb 18th, so far everything has been going well. The info that Tia gave you is great. The only thing I wouldn't do is to buy a lot of the proteins products at once . Oh just in case for the gas - Gas X and Lactaid for lactose intolerance. Wishing you well on your upcoming surgery.
Peace,
Cece
