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Hysterectomy Recovery Essentials: 50 Must-Haves for a Comfortable Recovery (Hospital Bag + Home Recovery Guide)
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items Preparing for a hysterectomy? This complete hysterectomy recovery guide includes the best hospital bag essentials, recovery must-haves, comfortable clothing, pillows, heating pads, stool softeners, hydration favorites, scar care, and everyday product...
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Hospital Bag
Post-Op Comfort Items 🛋️✨
Post-Op Eats 🥣💛
Hospital Bag
I didn’t get this because I had the small pillow I can hold on my stomach and for the car.
MOYOAMA 2 Pcs Hysterectomy Pillow Set with Gel Pack
They give you wipes to wipe down the night before, but a few days before I used this body wash in the shower to make sure. Also my face was breaking out and I used this and cleared it right up, don’t get into ears, eyes, or mouth.
Hibiclens
My all time favorite, you know I never leave home without it and you’ll be dry after surgery.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment, 2 x 0.35 oz
They asked me if I had a hair tie to put my hair up, so bring one!
Silk Scrunchies 100% Mulberry Silk 3 Pack
Have slip on shoes something easy to walk in like these
Cushionaire Women's Hana Cork Footbed Clog
Something easy to get on and off
Ekouaer Women's Racerback Sleeveless Nightgown
I already have a round pillow similar to this to sleep with it’s perfect for side sleepers to get in more comfortable position but also, I brought it with in the car ride and put this over my stomach then put seatbelt on. They make a pillow for the s...
Mybecca 12-inch Round Pillow for 9" or 10" Cover
You’ll want to make sure you can reach the outlets, not knowing where they are. Also, in case surgery gets delayed or you end up staying, bring a charger.
Long Phone Charger - Amazon.com
Post-Op Comfort Items 🛋️✨
Recovery is so much easier when you’re comfortable. The first couple of weeks are all about resting, protecting your incision, and avoiding unnecessary bending, stretching, or lifting. A few simple comfort items can make a huge difference by helping ...
I’m using this to set food on and also to keep iPad up higher so I can see it perfectly while sitting up
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Lap Desks
Better to want it and have it then need it and not have it. Can always return if you end up not using it
Recovery Belly/Waist/Pelvis Belt Black Postpartum Belly Band 2026
In case you are sore or raw down there, I was glad I had these but didn’t need them thankfully.
Tucks
Definitely a need! To be able to sit up and adjust in every way possible. Makes recovery so much mor comfortable
Yojoker 4PCS Orthopedic Bed Wedge Pillow Set
Perfect size to lay across your stomach. They said ice for incision pain, heat for cramping. Been alternating the cold packs and it’s helping the pain and swelling
Flexible Reusable Gel Ice Pack for Pain Relief
You might have gas pain in your back and shoulders, this weighted heat pack is a life saver. Can also use it on stomach too. This will get used way beyond surgery it’s amazing
Comfytemp Heating Pad for Neck, Shoulders, Back
You won’t be able to bend over at all. You’ll think you won’t need these but you will use them alot. I came home from hospital and pulled my pants off like normal and they fell to the ground, I couldn’t pick them up lol. Grabbed my grabber.
REWKCY 32" Grabber Reacher Tool, 2-Pack Foldable
4 a day, these help with the gas pains in shoulders and back.
Gas-X
They will prescribe you a laxative but also taking this because if you don’t go number 2 within a few days you have to do an enema. No thanks lol!
MiraFAST™ Soft Chew Laxatives
Need loose comfy pjs and honestly let’s treat ourselves to something new and cute like this cotton one!
Nanxson Womens' Cotton Short Sleeve Nightgown
Perfect to wear to surgery and after.
Ekouaer 3 Pack Women's Short Sleeve Nightgowns
I have one of these it’s SO cooling, and you’ll be napping throughout day so this doubles as a eye mask to block out light
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap - Soothing Ice Pack
I prepped some wipes in case down there is raw, and to help clean everything up down there if needed. Can keep by night stand also to clean up as needed without having to leave bed
All Wipes | The Honest Company
Put easy skincare on nightstand because might as treat this bed rot as a glow up
hydrating milky mist with oat milk and 7% glycerin
I was a little puffy and the eye masks felt cooling and doubles as skincare.
Puffiness Eye Masks - 54 Products | Ulta Beauty
You want to feel fresh and might not be up for showering right away, lavender scented is calming and can even help with the nausea
Scrubzz Disposable Rinse Free Bathing Wipes
If you don’t have enough space on nightstand this is a fabulous option to stock with essentials like medications etc
homyfort Bedside Caddy Organizer, Dual-Purpose ...
Reduces bruising
Boiron Arnica Montana 6C Homeopathic Medicine
I didn’t have these and wish I had! No one ever said how dry and scratchy your throat would be after. Nothing hit the spot but these would have been amazing to have at hospital, ride homes and after.
Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Drops
For getting in and out of bed
Vaunn Medical Foot Step Stool 350lbs Steel
Can’t vaccum for idk how long 😫invest in this
Roborock QV 35A Robot Vacuum with Multifunctional Dock ...
A soft robe, keep this on the foot of your bed if a visitor pops bye, throw robe on. Can bring to hospital as like a blanket in the car ride home as well as wrapping up after surgery.
Women's CozyChic® Adult Robe
Post-Op Eats 🥣💛
The right foods can make a huge difference during recovery. After a hysterectomy, your body needs protein to help repair tissues, fiber to keep things moving (especially if you’re taking pain medication), and plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and red...
My favorite
Our Protein Shakes
My FAVORITE water bottle you can fill it it will stay cold ALL day. You only need to drink 2 of these to crush your daily water goals and after surgery, staying hydrated is KEY
Rambler® 42 oz Straw Mug
Soothes nausea, great for skin, tastes great and sipping tea keeps you hydrated with warm fluids that will help your bowels start working again
Stash Peppermint Herbal Tea, 100 Bags
I’m obsessed with IQ bars keep bedside for healthy snacking
IQBAR - Plant Protein Bars | Electrolyte Mixes | Mushroom Coffee
Healthy sweet snack lots of minerals vitamins and fiber helps stomach get moving
Sunbest Organic Deglet Noor Dates, 4 lbs
Keep in fridge cold little treat, I like having these to take the big pills with verses water
Applesauce Pouches Bulk
Easy to heat up, quick eat. I like sprinkling pumpkin seeds and a dash of hot sauce
Organic Butternut Squash Soup
Soup easy and comforting
Campbell's Well Yes! Sipping Soup, Butternut Squash & Sweet ...
CLIF BAR Minis Chocolate Chip Flavor Snack-Size Energy Bars, 20ct
Fiber, quick easy, yummy
Quaker ® Fiber & Protein Instant Oatmeal - Variety Pack
Give me all the Catalina crunch lineup of snacks
High-Protein Cheddar Snack Mix - Catalina Crunch
So good I’m obsessed with broths and this is easy for someone to heat up and bring it to you in bed. Collagen, warm liquids, healing and filling
Swanson Sipping Chicken Bone Broth 10.75oz
The drinkable ones are great to take your medication with and give your gut probiotics
Activia® Probiotic Yogurt
If you typically drink coffee, keep drinking it post op, it’ll help you go to the bathroom
Cold brew coffee
Full of fiber, add chia to your oatmeal or make chia pudding
6 Enticing Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
To help you go
Shop Prunes, Prune Juice & Dried Fruit - Sunsweet Growers
Quick, easy protein packed and delicious
Kodiak Cups – Power-Packed & Delicious
Rehydrating is key!
Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration - LMNT
Has fennel which also helps bloating
Yogi Tea Stomach Ease - 16 Bags (4 Packs)
Cream of Wheat is a gentle, easy-to-digest comfort food that’s ideal during recovery when your digestive system may still be sensitive after surgery. It’s fortified with iron and B vitamins to support energy and healing, and adding protein or pumpkin...
Cream of Wheat