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Surgery Favorites: Knee Aftercare
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items I'm a 30-year-old woman who has had four knee surgeries, not to toot my own horn - but I think I've mastered the aftercare products that you'll be thankful you bought.
Sections
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Sleep with Comfort
Getting Around
Showering Essentials
Ice Tips
Scar Essentials
Everyday Must-Haves
Sleep with Comfort
It's incredibly uncomfortable to sleep after knee surgery, and for a while after that, these are a couple items that allowed me to actually sleep.
I've had 4 knee surgeries and for the first 2 I would use pillows to keep my knee elevated. I had to constantly fix the pillows when my leg would almost roll up - I came across this pillow and it was a game changer
PureComfort Double Leg Elevation Memory Foam Pillow
Elevated pillow for one leg. I use this for sleeping and while resting on the couch.
PureComfort Leg Elevation Pillow - Recovery
Getting Around
Moving around post knee surgery is already hard enough, here are items to help.
Protect that annoying rubbing feel in your arm pits with these
Underarm Crutch Pad & Hand Grip Covers Set
If you have ever tried to carry something while on cruthces, it is dang near impossible.
Crutch Bag Lightweight with Reflective Strap
Your surgery center should give you a brace exactly like this - I unfortunately messed my knee up so bad that I had to buy one before surgery.
Brace Direct Breg T Scope Premier Knee Brace
In the early on stages of post-op you will more than likely not be able to raise your leg on it's own. Using a strap saves your back from always bending over to pick your leg up
39'' Long Leg Lifter Strap with Padded Grips
Showering Essentials
Showering is a low-key scary task after surgery, check these out to prevent falling and help with hygiene.
I've used trash bags to try and cover my leg while showering for my first 2 knee surgeries - I don't recommend it. Save yourself with this cover.
Waterproof Knee Cast Cover for Shower & Surgery
Standing in the shower after knee surgery is scary, and exhausting. Make it easier and safer with this chair.
FSA/HSA Shower Stool 350lbs Adjustable Seat
A larger chair for bigger showers and a larger seat
Drive Medical RTL12203KDR Adjustable Shower Chair
If showering feels like too much - these bath wipes are the bees knees
Extra Large No Rinse Bath Wipes - 40 Ct
Ice Tips
We are told to ice, ice, ice - check these out. Tip: I freeze small water bottles and put them in my ice-cold therapy machines to help the water stay cold extra long.
We are told to elevate & ice, but it is tough to get a new ice pack. Use this cold therapy machine so all you need to do is turn it off and on. TIP: I freeze mini waterbottles and put ice cubes in the machine to keep the water extra cold.
Polar Active Ice 3.0 | 9 QT Cold Therapy Machine
If you prefer ice packs, these have been my favorites.
2 Pack XXL Knee Ice Pack Wrap for Surgery
Scar Essentials
Might never be a knee model - but we can try.
I have used this for 6 major surgeries and it has helped my scars a TON
NUVADERMIS Scar Gel with Retinol & Vitamin E
A great cream for scar treatment that is non-greasy and non-sticky.
Pumkot Silicone Scar Removal Cream 1.7oz
Everyday Must-Haves
From socks, to stool softeners, we've got it all!
Help prevent blood clots and improve circulation by wearing compression socks. I also use them everyday I fly or drive longer distances.
Compression Socks 4 Pairs Knee High
An easy way to wear pants after a surgery
Inspired Comforts Unisex Tearaway Post Surgery Pajama Pants
Loose fitting unisex sweatpants that are built for comfort and ease post knee surgery.
Deyeek Men's Tear Away Side Snap Sweatpants
Have you ever dropped the remote and can't get up? Yah, same here. Make it easy with this grabber tool.
Grabber Reacher Tool 32” Foldable Gripper
The medications they give you seriously aren't fun.
Amazon Basic Care Stool Softener 100mg, 100ct
Miralax packs to make it easier that carrying around a bigger bottle.
MiraLAX Gentle Laxative Powder, 10 Dose
Bottle of Miralax to help aid with stool issues.
MiraLAX Gentle Constipation Relief Laxative
Physical Therapy Aids
PT is important and sometimes we need some help.
A strap that makes it easier to work on bending your knee in the early stages.
Knee Replacement Recovery PT Strap
Helping Boredom
Watch TV, read, write, draw, sit there, repeat. Out of all the things that I've tried, these are my favorite items to help mitigate my boredom.
I like to read in general, but after surgery it's nice to dive into a good book. This way you can have multiple books at your hands instead of having to carry an actual book around.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, 7" Display, Black
Surgery is not only exhausting on your body, but on your mind too. It can be tough to look at the brighter side of things while healing. I usually get in a slump, so I bought this journal for my last surgery to help me maintain a positive mindset.
The Five Minute Journal 2025 - Gratitude & Mindfulness
Watching TV can get boring after a while and I've had a couple friends over so we can use these paint kits and it was a lot of fun (and nice to see friends!).
Ninonly 4 Pack Paint by Number Kit 9x12