Will be banded on Monday 5/29

[Guest guest]

I am on the last days of my nonbanded state. I am on the preop diet

and doing fine, lost five pounds! but an worried about my liver not

shrinking...I'm just anxious by nature, and I'm still struggling with

my cold feet, all the talk about sholder pain is scaring me, but I know

it's for the best.

I am getting ready for my trip and would like some suggestions as to

what to take with me other than the usual clothes and toiletries. So

far on my list is liquid tylenol, gas-x, disposable heating pads and my

ipod charger. Anything you thought you should of brought when you were

there? Anything you're glad you brought?

Also, I tend to chew gum a lot, Trident to be more specific, I think if

I didn't chew gum I would be a smoker. Is chewing gum allowed after

surgery? I don't see why not, it's not like I swallow it, but just

want to make sure. I know we are not to drink soda and although I love

diet pepsi, I can live without it...not sure about my gum, I wonder if

there is a support group for this?

Thank you in advance for your info!

~a