the best heating pad, I swear + actually gets hot enough (I recommend using two post surgery, if you’re cleared to use heat - one on abdomen and one on lower back)
PureRelief Deluxe Heating Pad 12x24 Blue
THE GAS PAIN. Holy moly the gas pain. My shoulders hurt almost more than my abdomen for a good portion of the first days of my recovery. Having a shoulder heating pad was so helpful. Highly recommend having this ready.
Comfytemp Weighted Electric Heating Pad - Neck, Shoulders & Back, 9 Heat Settings, 11 Timers
heat, tens and red light?? my favorite heat pack for when I leave the house
Apollo 2.0
Pain Relief
magic in a bottle - this stuff is a miracle cream for period cramps + muscle pains
Somedays Cramp Cream
stage IV endo is a beast and most days I can’t leave the house without a heat pack - these are great
always ask your doctor first before using arnica, but I rubbed this on my abdomen post surgery, keeping clear of incisions to help with inflammation
Boiron Arnicare Cream for Joint Pain, Muscle ...
Clothing
it took me a while to even consider period underwear but it’s life changing
Aisle Best-Selling Leakproof Period Boxer Brief - Essential Boxer
You’ll need to something to wear that’s easy to get on and off that doesn’t put pressure on your incisions. These are really soft and comfy!
Ekouaer Women's Button Down Short Sleeve Nightgown
I lived in these post surgery. The waistband isn’t tight and they’re so comfy. I tend to feel more comfortable in pants and a t shirt than night dresses so I tended to reach for these!
AnotherChill Women's 2 Piece Lounge Set
wore compression socks for a bit post surgery and they feel so comfy when you’re laying in bed 🙃
Compression Socks - Bombas
Supplies
I hate pads but my body randomly goes through periods of hating tampons + during those times these pads are my favorite. They’re actually somewhat soft and comfy
Regular Organic Cotton Cover Pads With Wings
my favorite panty liners - they’re actually soft and absorbent
Regular Unscented Panty Liners Made With Organic Cotton
Don’t know how I ever laid in bed on flare days or post surgery without this guy 🙂↕️
I put this on the abdominal seat belt part and it helped SO much on the drive home and whenever I had to get in the car when the incisions were still sensitive
Mastectomy Post Surgery Seat Belt Pillow
my surgeon had me use an antibacterial soap post surgery to keep the incisions and area around them clean - good to have on hand!
Dial Antimicrobial Liquid Soap 7.5 oz Pump
great for sore and achy muscles
Hypervolt Go 2 - Hyperice
Supplements
I have nothing but good things to say about these. I used them post endo surgery and continued to use them because I love them so much. And they taste really yummy too!
Strawberry Shortcake Bloat + Gas Relief - Wonderbelly
I started drinking this after my endo surgery and love it so much for nausea and shakey tummy 🥹
The drugs they give you post surgery stop up your bowels quite a bit, especially if you had endo on your bowels. This is super helpful to have on hand!
Home - The Colace® Family of Laxative Products - Colace ...
Very important to have post surgery to keep things moving! Make sure your doc says you should take it though.
MiraLAX
make sure to check with your doctor before taking any electrolytes, as it depends on your levels and individual needs (esp at higher doses), but I drink these daily (for POTS) and continued after surgery and it was very helpful! Staying hydrated is c...
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
so good for nausea
GIN GINS Original Natural Ginger Chews
Mobility Aids
showers helped me feel somewhat alive again, but standing for any length of time was often very, very hard, so this came in handy!
Shower Chair
Depending on your body and what nerves are affected, it’s really helpful to have a cane to assist with walking and standing!
Glitter Walking Sticks & Canes
I LOVE my rollator. I’ve had this one for years and it’s great. Definitely helpful for getting up and around post surgery.
Drive Medical Rollator Walker with Seat
Therapies & Management
SO helpful for endo patients, especially post surgery and for maintenance. Highly, highly recommend.
