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Achilles Surgery Must-Haves
18 items
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Natalie Ingle
These products were life savers post-op
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Elevate those legs!
Leg Elevation Pillow
Casts are so much fun
Mighty-X: Cast covers
So much swelling, but this helps
Comfytemp Ankle Ice Pack Wrap for Foot Pain
Saved me! I cannot do crutches.
KneeRover Economy Steerable Knee Scooter
For when you have to walk in regular shoes again
Women's Running Shoes
Stuck to the inside of air cast boot for cushion (keeps incision site from rubbing up against hard plastic boot)
Maxi Pads
Kept essentials (book, drink, phone, meds, laptop, etc) right next to my bed after surgery
Best Utility Carts
For when you can’t take a shower after surgery
Rinse-Free Body Wipes
Helps with support and swelling
Ankle Braces & Compression Sleeves
Scar care - cocoa butter is the best!
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy
Great for exercising my foot and stretching
BESKAR Foot Massager Roller for Plantar Fasciitis
Getting around with cell phone and other must haves on the go was much easier with this on, instead of a bag or purse
Belt Bags
Used this mainly for exfoliating after cast comes off - soooo much dead skin after only a couple weeks!
CSM Dry Body Brush - Natural Bristle Exfoliator
Needed for hip area, will hurt from walking lopsided with boot for awhile
Best Electric Massagers
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Stable chair for bath and shower
Shower Chair
These came in handy for getting in and out of shower
TAILI Grab Bars for Bathtubs and Showers 2 Pack
I have horrible balance and can’t walk with crutches, so a walker helped me get around when I couldn’t use scooter.
Crutches And Walkers
For when I can’t drive
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