When the uterus starts to betray you, you may need a hysterectomy. Due to some scary cancer cells, I had to have a full laparoscopic hysterectomy. These items have been essential to my recovery.
This served no purpose but to make me smile. So cute!
Uterus Plushie Organ - Nerdbugs
I spent the first few days in bed. This wedge pillow made the time in bed comfortable for eating, reading, resting.
Bed Wedge Pillow Set for Post Surgery
The hospital provided me with one of these. The compression helps you feel like your guts aren’t swimming around.
NYOrtho Abdominal Binder Lower Waist Support Belt
After the surgery, you will need to sleep on your back for at least two weeks. As a dedicated side sleeper, this helped me create a cozy little nest. I used it in the car on the way home from the hospital (3 1/2 hour drive!). I put it under the s...
Pregnancy Pillow for Sleeping
This came highly recommended because it provides support, a convenient pocket for your phone and drugs. I didn’t use it.
Hysterectomy Pillow Set
I lived with this. The weight feels so good on your innards as they are shifting, trying to find their new spots. Plus, I was so cold after the surgery. So toasty!
Pure Enrichment Weighted Warmth Extra Wide Heat ing Pad
Don’t skip the stool softener. Don’t. Even if you think you will be fine. Don’t. The bowel movements are brutal.
Dulcolax Soft Chews Laxative, Mixed Berry, 30 CT
That first bowel movement is a little scary. This was a life saver.
Squatty Potty
The fabric is so soft. Plus, it looked decent when I shuffled around the yard.
Long Tank Sleepshirt
Invest in a pretty robe. You will be haunting the rooms of your house. Might as well do it in style.
Bagheera - Women's Satin Robe - Ink
Don’t Google how they do the surgery. Trust that they inflate the abdomen with gas. The gas gets trapped in every crevice.
