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My Mastectomy Must-Haves: Products That Truly Helped Me Heal
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items A breast cancer diagnosis changes so much, but the right products can make recovery a little more comfortable. Every item in this collection is something I personally used, researched, or wish I'd had during my own mastectomy journey. My hope is that...
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Items to make your hospital stay easier
Items to make your healing journey at home easier
Supplements i use to help my healing journey
Make up during this tough journey
Items to make your hospital stay easier
My absolute favorite nightgowns, and one of my biggest recommendations for anyone preparing for surgery or recovering at home! 🙌🏽
Trust me, get yourself a few button-up nightgowns. Your arms will thank ya! Especially after breast surgery, when lif...
Ekouaer Women's Nightdress with Buttons, Short Sleeve, S-XXL | V-neck, elegant decorative border, knee-length, sexy, casual, loose fit, light and airy
This pillow is AMAZING, especially once you’re released from the hospital! 🙌🏽
Let me tell you, after breast surgery, you will feel every little bump in the road on that drive home. This pillow helped me so much by providing a soft cushion between m...
JDGFH Mastectomy Pillow, Recovery Pillow, Breast Pillow for Sleeping After Heart Surgery, Mastectomy Pillow After Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery, Essential for Breast Protection, Gift for Women
Amoena Leyla Seamless Surgical Bra – A Post-Surgery Essential
You will need a really good compression bra after surgery, and this is one of those things I would definitely recommend discussing with your surgical team before your operation.
After ...
Amoena Leyla Seamless Surgical Bra
Items to make your healing journey at home easier
Recovery at home comes with challenges you don’t always think about until you’re actually going through it. This list includes practical items that helped make my own healing journey after breast cancer surgery a little more comfortable, manageable a...
Amoena Adapt Air Xtra Light Breast Prosthesis
After my mastectomy, I wanted a prosthesis that felt comfortable and gave me a natural shape under my clothes. This is the one I chose, and I’m really happy with it.
What I especially like is that it’s...
Women's Adjustable Breast Prosthesis Adapt Air Xtra Light 2SN - Ivory - 326 326 4 Ivory-coloured
My Absolute Favorite Everyday Bras
Okay, these bras are my absolute favorites! After everything my body has been through, comfort is non-negotiable, and these feel so soft and comfortable against my skin.
I love the seamless feel, the adjustable s...
Women's Bra Without Underwire Seamless Comfortable Bra Non-Wired Soft Bra Padded Bustier Bralette Soft Bra V-Neck T-Shirt Bras
Lemorosy Front-Closure Bra – A Recovery Game Changer
Front-closure bras during those first weeks after surgery? Absolute game changer!
After my mastectomy, the last thing I wanted to do was struggle with a regular bra, reach behind my back, or li...
Lemorosy Women's Bra Without Underwire Strong Hold Front Closure Racerback | Post-operative, sports, adjustable straps
A scar tells a story but it doesn't have to define how you feel every time you look in the mirror. After my mastectomy, scar care became an important part of my healing journey. Once my incision was fully closed and my surgeon gave me the go-ahead, I...
flint Med Scar Gel - Scar Ointment with Integrated Scar Roller Makes Scars Smoother and Smoother for Fresh and Old Scars, Vegan, Transparent and Skin Conditioning, 17 ml
The LENGTH of these cables is what sold me! 🙌🏽 I hate when a charging cable is so short that you basically have to sit next to the outlet to use your phone. 😂 These give me enough room to comfortably use my phone while it’s charging, whether I’m i...
iPhone Charger Charging Cable Original Apple MFi Certified for iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro Max Plus Xs Xr SE 8 iPad, 4 Pack 25W USB C Fast Charger Fast Charging Cable Lightning Cable Power Adapter
These large sterile dressings were incredibly practical to have at home during my recovery. At 20 × 30 cm, they’re especially useful when you need coverage for a larger area, and I liked having a full pack available instead of constantly worrying abo...
NOBA Sorb Sterile Suction Dressing, Size: 20 cm x 30 cm, Pack of 15
After my mastectomy, finding comfortable ways to support my body while traveling, resting and sleeping became incredibly important. I bought this inflatable wedge pillow because I needed something lightweight, portable, and easy to adjust and it has ...
Nevife Inflatable Wedge Pillow - Versatile for Bed & Travel (Grey) | Inflatable wedge cushion for legs, back & knees. Lightweight, quick inflation, portable - for bed & travel.
My absolute lifesaver during recovery! 🙌🏽
After my surgery, finding a comfortable position in bed or on the couch was a whole struggle. I’m a side sleeper, and since I couldn’t lie on my side, the chances of me rolling over in my sleep were pretty...
Deal: Kekoy Adjustable Wedge Bed Bed Grey 9" and 12" | Sleep apnea, acid reflux, back pain, snoring. recovery - memory foam reflux pillow, washable cover, handle
WELEDA Skin Food Body Lotion ✨the red, the green and the yellow one ☝🏽
My skin has been through a lot, and sometimes it needs a little extra love. This body lotion is one of those little self-care treats that makes me feel like I’m doing something...
WELEDA Organic Skin Food Body Lotion - Natural Cosmetics Body Care Lotion with Organic Shea Butter Provides Long-Lasting Moisturising Natural Body Lotion for Strong, Radiant Skin (Vegan, 250 ml)
Getting back into movement after surgery and treatment is not always easy, and some days my body has other plans. This vibration plate has become one of my favorite little additions to my routine.
I love that it’s compact, quiet, and easy to use at ...
MERACH CV30 Compact Quiet Vibration Plate | Comfortable silicone surface, remote control, LED display, home training
Silicone Breast Form – A Little Confidence Booster
After my mastectomy, getting used to seeing my body differently has been a journey of its own. Some days I’m perfectly fine with my flat side, and other days I just want to put on an outfit and hav...
FESVINA Triangle Silicone Breast Shapes Mastectomy Prosthesis Breasts Transvestite Crossdresser Bra Pad Enhancer, B Cup 250g/Piece
Peri Bottle – A Little Recovery Essential
Okay, this is one of those things you might not think about when preparing for surgery, but it can make everyday life a little easier.
After my mastectomy, even simple things like going to the bathroom an...
T2 Peri Bottle - Portable Bidet for Puerperium Care Perineal Pain Relief - 450ml Squeeze Bottle with 60° Angle Nozzle, Washable Storage Bag - Hospital, Pregnancy
JINUPHION Shoulder Pulley – My At-Home Exercise Helper
After my mastectomy, getting my arm moving comfortably again became part of my everyday routine. And let me tell you, some days my shoulder has its own opinion about what we’re doing.
This sh...
Shoulder Trainer Pulley, Shoulder Physiotherapy Pulley for Rehabilitation/Shoulder Trainer, Shoulder Rope Pulley for Training for Shoulder Mobility, Door Hanging Fitness Gymnastics Rope
Luxor Bidet Attachment – A Bathroom Game Changer
Okay, this is one of those purchases I never thought I’d be recommending on my Benable page, but here we are! 😂
After my mastectomy, I quickly realized how difficult some of the simplest everyday t...
Luxor Bidet Attachment for Toilet - Toilet Attachment for Adults with Double Nozzle [Women & Men] | Adjustable Water Pressure & Easy Assembly | Hygienic Cleaning Thanks to Seat Shower
Chilling Home U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow – Not Just for Pregnancy!
As a side sleeper, not being able to sleep on my side after my mastectomy was one of the most frustrating parts of recovery. I missed my comfortable sleeping position so much!
Once...
Deal: Chilling Home Pregnancy Pillow, U Shape Side Sleeper Pillow, Cooling | Nursing Pillow with Breathable Jersey Cover, U Pillow, Large Positioning Pillow, Pillow for Women and Side Sleepers (Cool
SAMHOUSING Adjustable Tablet Floor Stand – Hands-Free Comfort
This was one of those purchases that made my recovery days so much easier!
After my mastectomy, I spent a lot of time resting in bed and on the couch, and holding my phone or tablet fo...
Deal: Tablet Floor Stand Adjustable Universal 360 Degree Rotating Metal Tablet Holder Phone Stand for iPad/iPhoneX/iPad Pro or Other 4.5~13 Inch Devices (Black)
I’ve been using this little rolling side table next to my bed and it has been SO useful during recovery. After surgery, reaching behind you or stretching over to grab your phone, a drink, a book, or your medication is definitely not something you wan...
XNSDXV Side Table with Wheels, Side Table, Height Adjustable, 360° Rotating, C-Shape Sofa Table for Living Room, Bedroom, Small Coffee Table for Sofa, Couch, Coffee (Walnut)
A must-have after a double mastectomy 💕
After a double mastectomy, proper support and compression can be incredibly important, especially during the early healing and reconstruction process. This anatomical compression belt helps keep the breast/ch...
Amoena Anatomical Compression Belt 80 Black
Supplements i use to help my healing journey
After my breast cancer surgery, getting enough protein became one of my biggest priorities. Healing takes energy, and while no supplement can treat or heal cancer, getting adequate protein can help support your body's normal recovery processes after ...
Bloom Nutrition Clear Protein Powder - Strawberry Watermelon Flavour - Whey Protein Isolate & Collagen Peptides - Light & Refreshing Protein Drink Mix - 20 g Protein Per Serving
Make up during this tough journey
WELEDA Sunkissed Bronzing Serum Drops ✨
Okay, these little drops give me the PERFECT glow!
Because of my mastectomy and treatment, I wasn’t able to sit in the sun, so these were the perfect way to give me that beautiful sun-kissed glow without actu...
WELEDA Sunkissed Bronzing Serum Drops 30 ml Yuzu Vegan Organic Booster Glow | Natural Cosmetics Booster Drops Extra Moisture Bronze Glow Natural Beautiful Skin Organic Certified Bronzing Effect