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Mommy Makeover Must Haves
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items Everything you need for a smooth recovery. From day one to month four, in this list, you'll find all of the items I used for a successful recovery.
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Garmets
Wound care
Mobility/helpers
Supplement Support
Garmets
The first two weeks with the elastic abdominal binder are rough. You're going to want something soft against the skin under the binder.
Shapermint Essentials Open Bust Shaper Cami
The high waisted compression is great for stage 3. It helps keep swelling and pain to a minimum.
Shapermint Essentials Everyday Comfort High-Waisted Shaper Panty
Great compression for swelling and pain after surgery.
Smart Recovery™ AirSlim® Post Surgery Liposuction Compression Bodysuit
Great option to help move lymphatic fluid out of the arms after a full mommy makeover.
BOOT-YEAH™ AirSlim® Open Bust Bodysuit
Firm support and easy to put on after a breast reduction
Bare Essentials™ AirSlim® Unlined Wireless Back Support Bra
I really like the side zipper on these garmets. It's less irritating to your belly button and pelvic scar area.
BOOT-YEAH™ SilkSculpt™ High-Waisted Brief
Wound care
I used this gel every day after my shower to help with pain and swelling.
Boiron Arnicare Bruise Gel, Homeopathic Medicine for Bruise Relief, Pain, Swelling, Discoloration, 1.5 oz
You'll want to keep these non-stick pads in stock while you're healing. They create a barrier between you and your garmet. You dont want a scab getting pulled off.
McKesson Non-Adherent Pads 3"x8" - 75 ct
This fascia blaster has helped me not have any lumps, bumps, or adhesions after my tummy tuck. Use it every day with the massage oil to help reduce fluid buildup and keep bumps away.
FaceBlaster™
I used this oil every day after I showered. It really helped me be able to give myself a mini lymphatic massage every day.
Arnica Massage Oil for Muscle Relaxing - Comforting Sore Muscle Massage Oil for Full Body Relief with Soothing Chamomile Lavender Peppermint & Rosemary Essential Oils - Vegan & Non GMO (8 Fl Oz)
Mobility/helpers
Taking a shower will be difficult for the first few weeks. Having a handled brush was a great help. Use one side to wash and the other to dry brush.
Metene Bamboo Shower Body Exfoliating Brush, Bath Back Cleaning Scrubber with Long Handle, 1 Hook
If you have an adomioplasty with your tummy tuck, you're going to need this walker. You won't be able to stand up straight for at least two weeks. You'll definitely want to take it to your day after appointment as well. It will help so much.
Drive Medical Four Wheel Rollator Rolling Walker with Fold Up Removable Back Support, Blue
You're going to need to sleep at a 45° angle for a few weeks. This wedge comes with the leg lifting pillow also. If you dont have one, you'll be shoving pillows under your knees for weeks.
Airensky Orthopedic Bed Wedge Pillow for Sleeping, Foam for Post Surgery, Adjustable Back, Neck, Leg Support
You're going to want a little extra help with bathing for a few weeks. A hand-held shower sprayer with a long hose will work great.
Delta Universal Showering 8-Setting Hand Shower in Chrome 75811
Supplement Support
These meltaway Arnica tablets are so easy to take. Just pop them in your mouth and let them melt. I really preferred these after taking so many pills.
Boiron Arnica 30X, Homeopathic Medicine for Pain Pain, 60 Meltaway Tablets
Stool softener will be your best friend during your recovery. Take them a few days before surgery then every day after for a few weeks.
Colace Regular Strength Constipation Relief, Capsules, 100mg, 30 Count
These pre and post-op supplements are the reason I healed so well after surgery. I had very little bruising, and taking them post-op gave me the nutrients I needed to heal quickly.
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