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Key Items for Anyone About to go Through a Mastectomy
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items This one is near and dear to my heart. In 2023 my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was a huge shock for all of us, especially when it has never ran in the family. There is not a lot of time to process a diagnosis like this, and treatment ha...
My mom said she preferred a shower drain holder that went around her waist instead of around her neck because she was so sore in her chest area that she did not want anything near it. This was her go to for showering.
Quick Dry Mastectomy Drain Holder Pouch
My mom said any shower bench is necessary and any would work, but she found this one that has handle on the side was her favorite. She says that the handle bars on the side made it easier for her to get up from the seat.
Vaunn Medical Shower Chair with Padded Arms
My mom said that this was her favorite item to hold her drainage pouch in. Her favorite part is the simplicity, the comfort and the quality. She said it held everything into place and she never had to worry about her stuff getting snagged or yanked.
RecoverEase Mastectomy Drain Pouch Belt
My mom said the positioner is comfortable and supportive and she appreciated the handy pockets. She said the pillow package was perfect because it included a pillow to keep her chest safe from accidental touches, and it came with a seatbelt cover tha...
MOYOAMA Post Mastectomy Recovery Pillow
My mom said she didn't know that one of her biggest complaints was having to lay down so much during recovery and she hated to be FLAT on her back so much. We wish we would have gotten this earlier in her post surgery journey, but ended up getting th...
Ruqmuis 3PCS Orthopedic Wedge Pillow Set
My mom said that it will be a must to get a front closing bra and she found these to be light weight, comfortable and affordable.
Fruit of the Loom Women's Front Close Bra
My mom said that during recovery it was hard to feel “clean” and “normal”. She mentions that she loved some of the hygiene products that she could have near her bed that she could use without getting up but make her feel better and more “human”, givi...
Yes To Watermelon Facial Cleansing Wipes
My mom said that this isn't necessarily a NEED but was a helpful item to have when she could not leave her bed. She loved how you can adjust it and it can be rolled to a new spot. She loved having extra counter space near her during recovery to keep ...
Drive Medical Overbed Table with Wheels
My mom once again she felt like it was hard to feel fresh and normal during recovery. It took a lot more effort and pain to take a shower so having hygiene products that can help her feel more fresh helped her feel better about herself. She loved fre...
Batiste Dry Shampoo, Zen Matcha, 3.81 Oz
My mom once again she felt like it was hard to feel fresh and normal during recovery. It took a lot more effort and pain to take a shower so having hygiene products that can help her feel more fresh helped her feel better about herself. She loved fre...
Pacifica Coconut Milk Deodorant Wipes
My mom said they have a lot of recovery robes out there and some are cuter than others, but she said this one did the trick. She loved that it had a drainage pocket and it was comfy and affordable. She said you are not wearing that many clothes for t...
RENOVA Mastectomy Recovery Shirt with Pockets
My mom said this was a comfortable shirt that looked decent to wear out in public when running errands or the doctors. She suggests having at least ONE shirt that has pockets for your drains to wear when you need to leave the house. She bought this o...
Post Mastectomy Zip Shirts with Drain Pockets
I am a HUGE audible fan because I love my audio books. I signed my mom up for a membership during her recovery and she said she really enjoyed being able to listen to books early on in her recovery so she did not have to hold a book, or move her arms...
Audible 30-Day Complimentary Trial
We did not know about this before, but BRCA Strong offers FREE Pre-Mastectomy care packages for all women regardless of financial status that are about to go through the mastectomy journey. All you have to do is sign up/fill out some info and you sho...
Pre-mastectomy Care Package Goolge - BRCAStrong
I am all for anyone having access to resources especially when you are experiencing a cancer diagnosis and financial hardship. I wanted to provide a few resources that I know of that we looked into when my mom was going through cancer. This organizat...
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