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For the girlies: Reduction Supplies
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items Personal recommendations for your breast reduction from a 29 year old girlie that got her reduction done and didn't realize I was old and healing would be different than when I was 12 and had surgery - basically these are things I wish I didn't have ...
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Bras + Clothing
Medical Supplies
Things to do
Misc
Bras + Clothing
I ordered $200 in bras trying to find anything that didn't hurt my incisions. Start with bras really big while you are swollen and start moving the size down as you heal
I bought a small pack of L, XL, and XXL and used each size at different times depending on swelling. These were most comfortable after about a week post op - I ended 6 weeks post op wearing a M size
Evercute Zip Front Post-Surgery Wireless Bra
almost exactly the same as the other bras but with adjustable straps. I would get these once you are mostly healed and not as swollen so you can adjust the straps to your needs and you continue to reduce swelling
Zip Front Adjustable Racerback Sports Bra
Every time the recovery gets overwhelming look up cute bras and save them. It helps it really does
Bralettes Made for Feeling and Looking Good | Aerie
Lived in these sets my entire two weeks at home
Ekouaer Womens Waffle Knit Pajama Set with Pockets
I have a bed that moves up and down but we almost bought this so my husband could lay flat and I could be propped up but he was gracious and slept on the couch for a few days while it hurt to lay flat - trust me it hurts you will want to lay sitting ...
Bedluxe 3PCS Orthopedic Wedge Pillow Set
some women need to keep their drains in longer than the 24 hours - I had this saved in case I needed to keep mine in. I would have had them in for a week and I wanted to be able to go out without anyone seeing them
Post Mastectomy Zip Shirts with Drain Pockets
honestly this is so funny - I wish I had found this for my surgery day and walked in with it on - might get it to wear for my last dr appt
Bye Bye Big Boobs Funny Breast Reduction T-Shirt
Medical Supplies
All the things I sent my husband to get or ordered on amazon
These are good in the beginning and good if you know you’re going to be outside in the heat
Amazon Basic Care 4x4 Sterile Gauze Pads, 50ct
If your doctor uses glue and you’re dr has cleared you… once the glue starts to flake off petroleum jelly really helps with the glue coming off and not re-sticking to you in uncomfortable spots
Petroleum Jelly: Uses, Benefits, Dangers, and More
Protein is important when healing! These are great when you don’t feel well enough yet to cook but you need to eat
Our Protein Shakes
For the drain sites - I didn’t wear these for more than a few days so you don’t need many but without them my clothes would have gotten ruined
SKIN-FLEX® Large Adhesive Flexible Wound Covers | BAND-AID® Brand
When ur dr clears you to trim your stitches so they don’t bother you… trust me this is the best tool to do that safely
Sally Beauty
recommended by my Dr to switch to this after the petroleum jelly is no longer needed
Cocoa Butter Formula Products
These helped me take off the extra glue safely - the glue really bothered me once it started chipping off - only take off glue when your dr clears you for it!
Tweezers
I used iburofen and Tylenol before I resorted to the intense meds per dr recommendation - near the end I was taking only ibuprofen as well so I got a big bottle of this haha
Ibuprofen
I used iburofen and Tylenol before I resorted to the intense meds per dr recommendation by three weeks post op I wasn’t really taking these anymore
Tylenol Extra Strength Pain Relief 500mg
Keeps water really cold all day but is still affordable - rope handle nice for when moving from room to room and holding weight still can hurt
RAYMYLO 32oz Insulated Water Bottle, Dark Green
These helped me keep drinking my water - I'm all for a little fun drink to keep fluids going
Sugar-Free
Especially if you don’t have someone that can help you check in on your incision every so often, this is helpful for seeing the underside and checking in to make sure things are healing well.
MIYADIVA 30X Lighted Makeup Mirror with Handle
Once my Dr cleared me to use scar scream he recommended scar cream and scar tape in use together for 12-16 hours per day 🤪
Scar Suite Bundle: Silicone Cream & Sheets
Things to do
Literally walking hurts for a while so make sure you got some things to do friend
A good series to start while you’re supposed to be resting
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros | Goodreads
Good mystery book! I’m a big fan of mystery books
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
This one had me on the edge of my seat and it was hilarious reading a book with 90s slang in it
Gone Girl - Flynn, Gillian: Books
This game got me through the days where I wanted to get up and move but it hurt
Dreamlight Valley Nintendo Switch
I personally was laying in bed for most of my 2 weeks recovery as walking was painful for a while so this entertained me along with “The summer I turned pretty”
Nintendo Switch
If you haven't given this show a chance, this was a good one to binge and catch up on
The Summer I Turned Pretty (@thesummeriturnedpretty)
I could play this game for hours - seriously I can and I did
PlateUp! Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch
Another game that will entertain for a while - big fan of the creator of the game as well
Stardew Valley for Nintendo Switch
For real this one was fun to watch during recovery <3
Watch KPop Demon Hunters | Netflix Official Site
Misc
things I didn't think I would need but did need
Trust me… TRUST ME. your nipples will thank me
Best Sellers in Automotive - Amazon
I got this before surgery and it really helped a lot with the back and neck pain. I am still using the pillow post surgery as well and prob always use it - comfy and keeps my neck and back in good positions
HOBEST Ergonomic Cervical Neck Pillow - Cooling Memory Foam for Pain Relief
This one I had no idea how much I would need - I work with my camera gear and I went back to work when I was allowed to but I wasn't allowed to carry my gear on my back - this wagon saved me then and with groceries and anything heavy
Geamen Foldable Wagon with Extended Tailgate