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MUST have Mommy Makeover Recovery goodies 💘
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items There are all the items I couldn’t have gone without during my Mommy Makeover! I purchased and used all of these. Hope this helps!
These were my favorite shorts during my recovery. Finding a compression garment you like is sooo important since you spend so much time in it! After I wasn’t required to wear my faja I switched to these especially since it was summer it was alot more...
Women's Shapewear Shorts
I swear by this stuff, my scar lightened up so much from using it! Highly recommend adding this to your routine along with scar tape.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil for Scars & Stretch Marks
Having some sort of button down night gown is huge since you can’t lift your arms over your head. It makes it much easier as you are moving slowly and have limitations to get this on and off, always it’s so cozy!
Nightgown Button Front
Having a good faja is a must! You will be living in this thing for a few months, I had a black one and a tan one. Along with a pair of compression shorts I used a little further into my recovery that I linked as well
Fajas Post Surgery Compression
Bruise cream is a life saver and really helps with some of the discomfort in the swollen and bruised areas especially if there is any lipo done that typically bruises a lot
Miracle Plus Arnica Cream Bruise Relief Lotion ...
I used my shower chair for the first few weeks and it really was a game changer! These are also easy to get second hand if you are on a budget
Shower Chair
Lipo foam is a MUST and such a game changer for swelling! I couldn’t use my fan without it once I was cleared to start using it after a few weeks of recovery. A main negotiable item for me
Lipo Foam
Highly recommend having more than one pair of compression socks. The ones I received from my doctor that were on me when I woke up from surgery had gotten dirty during the procedure from them using the iodine to clean me. Plus there are a ton of cute...
Lifestyle Compression Socks For Women
I used the heck out of this thing since I had small children leaving toys etc everywhere. I still use it to this day! A life saver for moms recovering
Grabber Reacher Tool 32" Lightweight Extra Long
Having a tummy tuck is so hard on your lymphatic system! I highly recommend taking some sort of supplement to give it all the support it can get. These drops are great!
MaryRuth's Lymphatic Support & Mushroom
Scar tape helps tremendously with lighting up your scars. I used this daily for a few months and you can hardly see my scars, though everyone heals differently! I combined this with bio oil.
Silicone Scar Sheets 1.6” x 120” Roll - 3M
This is the spray that I used every night when I would shower and put new bands on. It works great!
BAND-AID ® Brand Antiseptic Cleansing Liquid To Go Spray
I used the heck out of this thing once I was healed enough that all of my incisions were closed up this really helped keep scar tissue from building up and helped move the lymphatic fluid to your nodes to help with swelling!
Lymphatic Drainage Massage Roller Ball
Sleeping flat on your back is just not an option. If you don’t have a recliner I highly recommend getting something like this for sleep because you will definitely want your legs propped up!
Kingfun 4pcs Orthopedic Memory Foam Wedge Pillow Set
If you are getting implants, you will definitely need a band if your surgeon does not provide it!
Everyday Medical Breast Implant Stabilizer Band
Zip down bras are a must! You won’t be able to lift your arms over your head after getting implants so I wore the heck out of these!
Women's Zipper Front Sports Bra Racerback
These ice packs are so nice! I use these a ton and still continue to use these to this day.
Ice Packs for Injuries Reusable 3-Piece Set
If you have a drain, you will realize it gets snagged on things easily and is so painful! Highly recommend having something like this to avoid that
Adjustable Mastectomy Drain Holder with Shower Bag
You will definitely want some sort of stool softener! I actually started taking mine the day before surgery so that it was in my system but definitely consult your doctor on that
Colace Stool Softener 100 mg, 100 Capsules
I used this for the first 5 days, which was super helpful, but definitely not mandatory and you could probably manage without, but I did find it super helpful to have!
Sunany Female Urinal Silicone Funnel Portable
You will absolutely need some of these for the first week probably as there is a lot of fluids that drain. Puppy pads work as well!
Disposable Underpads: Health & Household
I used this a lot to tape gauze over my incisions
Nexcare Durable Cloth Woven Tape for Wounds
These were super nice to just roll over my tummy, tuck, incisions and taped them in place. I prefer preferred using the role instead of pads.
Sterile Gauze Rolls 2" x 4.1 Yards, Pack 12
Highly recommend taking collagen and even a good protein powder to make sure your body is getting everything it needs to heal properly!
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder 9.33 OZ