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I had Emergency Major Open Surgery right before Christmas 🎄 These are helping my recovery so much!
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items I unexpectedly ended up having emergency major open surgery on my stomach on December 23, 2025.
These are all the items that have helped me in the hospital as well as at home while I recover.
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For the inside of my body
For the outside of my body
For the inside of my body
These are all the supplements and everything that I have been doing internally to help my stomach to recover from major surgery. I have to do this to help wake up my stomach motility and digestion.
Vitamin D3 is a very important vitamin in terms of bone health. Everything health inside your body.
Vitamin D3 Gummies: Orange, Strawberry & Lemon Flavours
I take a lot of probiotics because my stomach needs as much support as possible while it’s trying to heal from major surgery. Probiotics are always always recommended incredibly helpful.
Probiotic Gummies: Raspberry Flavour | Shop Jamieson
Gatorade is especially important because due to the surgery you’re gonna lose a lot of electrolytes and everything because your diet is going to be affected when you first have the surgery. Drinking Gatorade at least helps you prevent getting low ele...
Gatorade | Walmart Canada
Yes I use cbd gummies to help with my pain. I find it to be very effective which means I don’t rely on opioid pain killers as much which is good.
THC & CBD Gummies
As I have asthma and other co-morbidities it’s important that I keep track of my vitals as they can warn me if I’m heading out of whack.
These portable ones are very reliable.
Bp Machine
As an asthmatic I take my breathing seriously. Using this can help me determine if it’s a breathing issue I can fix myself, or if it’s time I go to emergency.
Pulse Oximeter
If I’m out of Gatorade I will use this to upkeep my electrolytes. I find this tastes less salty than Liquid IV
Lmnt Electrolytes: Health & Personal Care
For the outside of my body
These are thing that I’m using on the other side of my body to give me relief to get me comfort to help me feel good. Nobody likes getting a fully opened up, so these will help.
I actually love my scars. I firmly believe that scars. Tell a story whether that’s a story of survival or you know a story from your childhood. However, what I don’t like is the scar tissue issue which can cause problems internally in terms of causin...
Bio-Oil
As my surgery was on my abdomen I can’t really move that well. It makes wiping hella difficult and painful and this is especially handy in case you live alone.
Very straightforward to use.
Toilet Tissue Aids: Health & Personal Care
As I have a large incision from under my boobs to my belly button I find wearing this - especially when out and about can greatly help give me some comfort from that sensation of your guts are falling out 😂
Abdominal Binder Post Surgery
I don’t care that. This is a pregnancy pillow for pregnant women. This pillow is a godsend for anybody who has injuries.👏
It is so comfortable to use and I find it gives me great relief for my back and my stomach.
You can also use this on the couc...
U Body Pillow
These can help with some of the pain I’m feeling. Easy to apply and remove. They’re great for when I need to do running around but I can’t take my heating pad with me.
Salonpas
Heating pad is a life saver 🛟 I can put it anywhere I need that deep heat.
Heating Pads: Health & Personal Care
These cool patches work for anybody not just kids for adults too. Great for migraines, headache, headaches and when you’re overheating.
Cooling Patch
As my abdomen was completely cut open- I will have to start rehab to start rebuilding my core and the muscles.
These resistance bands are great for that.
Resistance Bands
This three cared cart is such a handy thing to have for all of my recovery items that I use like my medication‘s, heating pad, variety of coloring book markers..
3 Tier Cart | Walmart Canada
I gave up on Fitbit lol 😂 these tracker watches literally do all the same things but for a fraction of the price.
Smart Watch Bluetooth Calling, 1.27" HD Touchscreen
Comfy and very soft pajamas make a world of difference when your entire body hurts to touch.
Womens Pyjamas | Walmart Canada