I became a rollerblading statistic last month when I broke my wrist. These are the things that got me through and kept me sane.
a must for showers, the beach, the pool.
Waterproof Cast Covers for Shower Arm Adult
You won't be able to wash your hands as well as you'd like so having some of this on you will keep you germ-free
Touchland Dye Free Trio Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
If your loved ones are asking what they can do for you, ask them to cover a blow out. A luxury when you have two working hands but an essential when you're down to one.
Gift Card for a Blow Out
Fresh, hot meals will be near impossible the first few weeks so care packages of ready-to-heat soups and rolls willtake the stress of meal-making off your plate.
Meal Delivery
Or have friends and family send a Door Dash card so you can pick out your own meals
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My sweet momma sent me these with short sleeves to accomdate the bulky splint I was in. It felt like a hug from far away.
Pima Shorts Set in Cocoa Club Stripe
Button downs were lifesavers to accomdate my splint but I still wanted to look chic.
AirPlush Cotton™ Sail Shirt
When I could eventually wash my air with one hand, blow drying was the next hurdle. This styler is all-in-one and dries SO FAST so my healthy arm didn't tire out so quickly.
Shark FlexStyle Air Multi-Styler HD430
Another great outfit option - stretchy enough to get it over your head while still looking put together
The Goldie Nap Dress - Blue/White Stripe
Opening prescription bottles will be a nightmare - have someone put your pills in this cute case so you can access them easily.
Twist+Stack
You'll have to avoid any kind of turning and twisting so a water bottle with a slide and a straw will be your BFF
Era Flip 40oz | Rose Taupe
If reading is part of your recovery time, a Kindle is lightweight enough to hold with one hand
Amazon Kindle 16 GB
Icing your wrist will be essential in the early days - make sure you pick up flexible packs so they mold to the countour of your wrist, arm, hand, etc
Flexible Cold Gel Ice Pack Reusable 9.5x4.5 4 Pack
You'll be able to reach most places but for the spots that you can't, this is a must
Backski Body Scrubber
If your shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wasg, etc doesn't already come in pump bottles, you will definitely want to decant them into ones.
Shampoo & Conditioner Dispenser Set of 3
If you broke your dominant wrist, brushing with your other may be tough. Consider getting a toothbrush that helps out a bit.
Philips Sonicare 3300 Electric Toothbrush, 2 Heads
The effort of plugging in your charger may seem small but can be difficult in the early weeks
Apple MagSafe Charger (1m) (2025)
No back-clasp bras for you, and eeven front clasps can be tough. Consider a stretchy bralette that can go up over your head
Women's Seamless Removable Pad Bralette - Auden™ Black M
With only one good arm, you'll want to keep it free so pick up a fanny pack to carry your essentials
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L | Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Chances are you'll have to go longer between shampoos than you normally would and this one is my absolute favorite
Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo - amika
Another great gift if a loved one is looking to send something - even if you wanted to clean, some tasks will be difficult
House Cleaning Gift Certificates
Don't even think about tying shoelaces, slip on shoes will be your best bet
