What to buy for post surgery

I am on day three post op. And here’s my advice:

1. Back pillow, neck pillow. I sleep sightly angled but mostly upright. I find getting up and out of bed or leaning to get up off a couch the hardest part. The pain beside this is not that bad ! I am pleasantly surprised since I was very nervous and doubtful right before my procedure. So please do yourself a favor order some support pillows and a neck a pillow. The first night of sleeping I woke up slouched to fat down and if I didn’t have my boyfriend there to put his hands behind me and help me lift up (which was so painful) I prob would have been stuck in that position for hours. So I’m putting this as number on on the list.

2. Take your meds on time. Set alarms. I have my boyfriend to hand me them. But if you are alone at any point during recovery, i would suggest having your pills already set to go and organized in a pill dish organizer. Opening pill containers is hard to do after your surgery.

3. Straws. Buy yourself straws. Life saver.

4. Having meals prepped before hand. Not only hasn’t it taken stress off, but I can relax easier just knowing I can go to the fridge grab out a meal and its ready to go. Also love everything to lower shelves, easy to reach spots in the fridge.

5. Buy dry shampoo. And face wash cloths. I bought cetaphil face wash cloths. Has made mornings easier and I feel cleaner. I also bought some body wipes. Which I will have my boyfriend help wipe me down. Since I cannot shower for three days post op.

5. I set up in two areas, by My bed and couch plug extensions cords. So all my chargers (for my laptop, video games, phone) can reach me at ease. I also left a book on my night stand for easy access.

6. For supplements I bought vitamin c and arnica pills. This was suggested by my surgery. I was told they help with healing, bruising and swelling. I take these everyday. (I also took these pre surgery too, double check with your surgeon). I also have my multi vitamin. But again double check with your surgeon what you can take post op.

7. I purchased colace stool softener (but I have not had to use it, as the pain is not bad and I haven’t felt a need to take Percocets). I also purchase silicone scar gel strips for future use for my scars. And also arnica gel cream for future use if I have bruising.

8. I’m putting this last but it is definitely important. And I think most people will think of this anyways ... but Wear comfy clothes! Every top I have laid out for this recovery week is either a robe that opens in the front Or a zip up loose hoodie. Anything that I can put on without putting over my head. I’ve got comfy socks, loose sweat pants and comfy underwear. I feel I am experiencing a bit of swollen tummy which happens to some post surgery sooo having kk loose sweats has been helpful.

I hope this helps someone out there

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Continuing from my first post of things to make sure you have for your procedure!!!

1. the first pain and soreness i really felt was top back pain at the doctors office post op, you may want to have a heating pad handy for when you get home. i havent needed to use it but some of you might.

2. GLASSES. i wear contacts, i haven't had a pair of glasses in forever. i made sure to order myself a new pair for pre and post op. i wore my glasses to my operation and have been wearing them after since, because theres no way id be able to put contacts on these past few days post op. im sure this is common sense but for anyone like me, who just have gotten use to contacts and loss their regular glasses, make sue you get yourself a pair. 

its the little things you gotta think about.

good luck to everyone and congrats on your future boobies!!!! <3