Preparation Checklist
Road maps help to make journeys successful. The checklist below is the “roadmap” to help you prepare and plan for your LAP-BAND® System procedure. These activities and resources will help you navigate your way to a successful weight loss surgery day and beyond to your new life.
Prepare Mentally and Emotionally
The first step of any journey is to prepare for it mentally and emotionally. Meaning, being aware and ready for what you’re about to do. Please check off the steps you have completed.
Meet with Specialists
There are a number of specialists you’ll meet on your weight loss journey. It’s important for you to prepare for these meetings and clarify any questions you may have. Please check all that apply.
Initial meetings with your LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding surgeon
Follow-up meetings with your nutritionist/dietician
Pre-surgical meeting with anesthetist and surgeon
Initiate Lifestyle Changes
This is important because only a conscious change of your current lifestyle will help you achieve success in your weight loss goal. Please check all the lifestyle changes you have adopted.
Complete Medical Tests
Prior to the LAP-BAND® procedure you’ll have to undergo some medical tests. Please check the ones you have completed. Your doctor may request additional medical screenings.
Grocery Shopping List
Part of your lifestyle change is changing your current food habits. Check the list below to ensure you’re prepared for your new diet immediately after surgery.
Surgery Packing List
Below is a list of essentials to pack with you when you leave home for your surgery. Please check the items once you have packed them.