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Hysterectomy recovery must have items
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items I just had a hysterectomy in March and boy, let me tell you the recovery was far harder and is longer than I anticipated. These items helped me a lot and may help you!
Here me out. You can’t wear pants and you will definitely want comfort and ease. I have two colors of this one and three others. For the first month it is all I wore!
Lifeye Womens Tie Dye Onesie Pajamas Romper
This is fuzzy and thicker and oh so perfect for comfort and warmth and ease of getting in and out of it.
Kgromfy Women's Tie Dye Hooded Onesie Pajamas
This helped me after week 4. My doctor advised sleeping on back for the first 4-5 weeks and I was sore and didn’t want to side sleep. This helped transition my belly.
Momcozy U Shaped Pregnancy Pillow, 57 Inch
Use this for two weeks prior snd after surgery m. Oral health is so important going into surgery to prevent pneumonia.
Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash Alcohol Free 2x946mL
By far my favorite one, lightweight and so soft!
Fruit of the Loom Womens Micro Waffle Thermal Suit
Don’t question this one trust me you will have horrible gas pain and you have belly incisions and it is torture so get these and use them!
Gas-X Extra Strength Chewable Gas Relief 18ct
When you are ready to shave again you will need this you cant bend for a long time and your belly will hurt if you even attempt. I didn’t bother for 8 weeks and I am on week 11 and still use this!
EASACE Adjustable Razor Extension Shaver Handle
Trust me you need this. I am 12 weeks out and still cannot be d without pain or stretch arms up.
Grabber Reacher Tool 32” Foldable Gripper
You will need a heat pad... for months and months. Anytime you cook, are on your feet, work, sit too long. Your hips and pelvic area and stomach will cry for heat.
GENIANI Large Electric Heating Pad 12x24"
You want ice cold for a while and alternate between heat. These are wonderful!
Reusable Hot & Cold Ice Packs 3-Piece Set
The ONLY pants in 4 months post hysterectomy I can wear for longer than 2 hours.
Yogipace Women's Straight Leg Yoga Pants
You will have 4 or 5 belly scars and let me tell you using your hands will hurt and pull at them… for months. If you are a reader- get kindle app and this!
MILOUZ Remote Scrolling Ring & Camera Shutter
You need to floss like you’ve never flossed before to prevent pneumonia! Not just that oral health is insanely important to healing. And this is the best floss ever!
Cocofloss Woven Dental Floss 4-Pack, Vegan
This will be essential for being in a car for your first two months. possibly longer
Seatbelt Pillow Cushion for Post Surgery Recovery
OKay, if you listen to NOTHING else. Buy these specific underwear- modal rib and size up. If you are a S buy a M and so on. TRUST ME, all other underwear is AWFUL (still 4 months in) buy at least 14 pairs, I bought 20. You won't feel good doing laund...
Superchill Modal Rib Boybrief Underwear
I highly recommend this maxi dress (or any). Wearing pants is awful and some women it takes up to or past 1 year for belly pain and swelling to go down. I last 2 hours in pants and then am in a lot of misery, 4 months out as I write this- I wear this...
Roselux Women Sleeveless Striped Maxi Dress
I mean, heck yes. You need this. Listen, I have mourned the loss of being a mother since I found out over a decade ago I couldn't have kids. Now I 100% cannot post hysterectomy of course. You gotta laugh at what you can.
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If you are looking to buy a gift for someone who just had a hysterectomy, this is a LOVELY gift.
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This is another more humorous gift idea for someone who is recovering.
Hysterectomy Care Package - Get Well Soon Gift for Her
This is another humorous gift box for someone who just had surgery. Obviously not for everyone!
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Another really cozy gift for a friend or a work colleague. really nice touches in this one.
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