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Hysterectomy Must Haves: Before and After Care
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items These are items that I highly recommend for hysterectomies and some I wish I had purchased ahead of time!
This was the only underwear I could wear for the first two weeks. It was super soft, stretchy and supportive. It didn’t agitate my skin and I felt comfortable even when bloated.
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs - Regular 8ct
This was recommended to me two weeks prior to my surgery and I kept taking it till a week post op. I would mix it with apple juice or coffee and it seemed to help with the discomfort.
Miralax Gentle Constipation Relief 14 Doses without Harsh Side Effects Osmotic Laxative Powder - 8.3oz
I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy and didn’t know I would need this or even want it until after and it helped so much with all the gas. Trust me, go ahead and get it for yourself prior to help after.
Gas Relief Extra Strength 125mg Chewable Tablets - Cherry Crème - 48ct - up&up™
While they did send me home with ice packs, I ended up using these more as it was more bendable and was perfect to put inside my Frida mom underwear!
Equate Reusable Hot or Cold Large Compress, 8"x12", 1 Count
A good dry shampoo is a must have the first week. I wasn’t allowed to shower for 48 hours and didn’t have energy to wash my hair much the first week. I loved this one as it truly kept the oil away, wasn’t too strong scent wise and was easy to use.
Batiste Overnight Deep Cleanse Dry Shampoo - 3.81oz
I was told to have new loofahs or wash clothes prior to and after surgery and this is the loofah I chose. It’s budget friendly, did the job and these loofahs last a while
Loofah - Charcoal Infused - up&up™
If those hospital doesn’t give you a binder, go ahead and get one! This one works and my biggest tip is have two on hand and keep one in the freezer at all times. A cold abdominal binder was a must have the first few days to first two weeks. I also p...
Frida Mom Belly Binder, Postpartum Wrap
The first few days, anything tight around your stomach is super uncomfortable if not, painful. I highly recommend these nightgowns as they are comfy, you can easy put on your abdominal binder under or over then and it it isn’t tight at all
Ekouaer 3 Pack Women's Short Sleeve Nightgowns
If you don’t have a recliner to sleep in, get this! For the first two weeks it hurt so badly to lay flat in bed and I had to sleep in the recliner. If you don’t have one, this is a must have in my opinion. You can even use it after recovery for watch...
4pcs Wedge Pillow Set for Pain Relief
This is an essential if you are going to be in a car. While you can’t drive the first two weeks, even sitting in the car that belt gets uncomfortable. This helped with bumps, breaking and acceleration.
Hysterectomy Seatbelt Pillow with Pocket
You’re going to be drinking a ton of water afterwards and if you dislike water like me, this made drinking water fun and flavorful. The bottle isn’t too heavy so it won’t be too difficult to lift that first day or so.
Cirkul Plastic Bottle with Blue Lid and 2 Flavor Cartridges (LifeSip Fruit Punch and FitSip Mixed Berry) - 22oz
I was so tired the first few days and slept throughout the day and an eye mask was super helpful with this. Blissy is one of my favorite brands for pillow cases, hair ties and eye masks!
Blissy Silk Sleep Mask - 100% Mulberry Silk
The perfect activity book to do when you have minimal energy post hysterectomy!
It’s Not Me, It’s My Uterus - Hysterectomy Recovery Activity Book
This is so cute and perfect to squeeze when coughing, sneezing or for that first car ride home. Trust me, you are going to want a pillow or stuffy for those moments and this just adds to the moment!
Attatoy Plush Ivy Uterus - 12-Inch Surgery Pal
Trust me, a cooling blanket is an essential for naps or resting. Having a frozen blanket or even cooling blanket on me me 24/7 was one of the few things that helped with the uncomfortable feeling. Plus this works year round, so it’s not like you’re o...
CHOSHOME Cooling Blanket Twin Size Black
You are probably going to need anti- bacterial or unscented body wash post op and this is definitely a go to! The pump bottle will also make it easier the first few showers.
Dove Antibacterial Body Wash Pump 30.6 oz
This and miralax are going to become your best friend, especially first thing in the morning! This will be a must have prior to and after surgery so make sure you stock up.
100% Apple Juice - 64 fl oz Bottle - Market Pantry™
Hydration is a key leading up to and after surgery, if you like sports drinks, I recommend this one and I diluted it 1:1 with water to help even more.
POWERADE Zero Mixed Berry Sports Drink - 8pk/20 fl oz Bottles
This became my go to leading up to and the day after surgery! I would do two of these and two raspberry hibiscus with 4 cups of water and drink it iced or with lime bubly! Something about that combination helped with my cramping and helped me calm do...
Bigelow Classic Green Tea Bags Decaffeinated - 20ct
This was the tea I pair with the green tea to make my go to drink for leading up to and after surgery! I still drink this even months later to help when I’m cramping.
Organic Raspberry Hibiscus Tea - 20ct - Good & Gather™