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SURGERY AFTERCARE: Endo/adeno, hysterectomy, PCOS
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items You finally booked your surgery! But what do you need when you get home?? Don’t worry girl, I got you! This list has all the pelvic surgery aftercare needs you’ll want. Well, other than drugs. :)
Everyone warns you about the shoulder pain (referred pain from gas trying to escape after the surgery) —- SITTING/SLEEPING UPRIGHT HELPS!!!
Best Reading & Bed Rest Pillows
Again for the trapped gas pain
Activated Charcoal Capsules - 1,200 mg Highly Absorbent Helps Alleviate Gas & Bloating Promotes Natural detoxification Derived from Coconut Shells - per Serving - 100 Vegan Capsules
PLENTY OF LIGHTHEARTED READING MATERIAL
Allure Magazine
Best. Invention. Ever!
Period Underwear | Period Panties | Rael
One of my favorite brands of bovine colostrum — EXCELLENT for strengthening the immune system & healing after surgery or injury/illness
Cowboy Colostrum
[5 Year Warranty] WOOMER Electric Heating Pad for Back Pain & Cramps Relief, 17"x33" Extra Large, Heat Pad with Multi-Color Option, Moist Heat Therapy Feature, Auto Shut-Off, Power Cords Storage Belt
WOOMER Cute XL Heating Pad for Back Pain & Cramps, 17"x33"
Hands down most effective dry shampoo ever
Volumizing Rice Protein Dry Shampoo - Kitsch
Obsessed with these! Use them multiple times a day. So gentle & eczema friendly. No residue. Just perfection!
Beekman 1802 Face Body Wipes Goat Milk
Hypochlorus acid is great for cleaning & healing acne, eczema, tattoo/piercing aftercare & would be PERFECT for keeping incisions clean while they heal. I prefer this brand since it has additional soothing herbs like chamomile
BASE LAB Hypochlorous Acid Spray 8 oz
This looks amazing
Axelrod 4PCS Orthopedic Bed Wedge Pillow Set, Post Surgery Foam for Back, Neck and Leg Pain Relief Comfortable & Adjustable Ortho Pillows- Anti Snoring, Heartburn, Acid Reflux & GERD Sleeping Grey
Red light therapy is all the rage these days! This worked great on a back injury but can be worn on your belly after surgery too!
Red Light Therapy Belt for Body Infrared Light ...
Post surgery STAPLE
Organyc - Certified Organic Cotton Disposable Period Underwear for Sensitive Skin, Super Absorbent for Women, All-Day or Overnight, S/M, 4 Count
I haven’t personally had as much luck with gas-X for the shoulder pain as some ladies, but it’s another tool in your toolbelt!
Gas X
Seriously these are better than prescription zofran. My acupuncturist friend turned me on to them over 10 years ago & they are an absolute lifesaver any time I’m feeling nauseous 🤢
Curing Pills (anti-nausea!)
Just trust me on this one.
MiraLAX® | #1 Brand Choice for Relief of Occasional ...
You will DEFINITELY want a pillow for the car ride home after the surgery. You want something with shock protection like memory foam & the organic outer layer is perfect. You got this girl!!
Pillow | Earthfoam
Fill once in the morning & once in the afternoon & your water needs are met! Easy peasy!
Adventure Quencher H2.0 Travel Tumbler | 40 oz - Stanley 1913