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Post-op must have
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items This list is for items that make your life easier after you had surgery, especially if you can’t use one of your arms as I have had shoulder surgery and I know the struggle😫
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Sleeping
Lounging
Bathing
Sleeping
If you have to sleep up right after your surgery, this is a lifesaver. Using some pillows to support you to your comfort makes for a great nights rest!
CVS Health Foam Bed Wedge Cushion
LOTS of pillows. I found that having different size and different firmness of pillows are really helpful when trying to make a comfortable space to fall asleep when you have restrictions on how you can sleep.
Bed Pillows
Lounging
A bed desk makes doing any work, writing, eating or any activity in your bed easier when you have no energy to get up and go to a desk.
laptop bed desk
Any water bottle that seals will be your best friend. The amount of times I spilled water cups on my floor is incredible while recovering from surgery.
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Use these to put your medication’s in and write a note on the top to when take them. Keep them on your bedside table next to your water. It makes your life much easier rather than opening pills and sorting through pills every few hours. This is an al...
Mini Cups With Lids
If you’re incisions are not on a flat part of your body, these are very helpful to ice your incisions
Flexible Ice Pack
Your lips will become dry and Aquaphor saves the day. Buying the tub may be the most helpful as you can leave the tub open or just place the lid on top so you don’t have to pick it up and twist it off.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® (1.75oz.)
After surgery is so boring so anything to keep your attention, even fidget toys are the best
NeeDoh
Bathing
The best for the three days when you cannot take a shower. Helps you feel clean and not as musty, and if you have no energy to get up to wash your face, you can keep these on your nightstand to wash it in bed.
Micellar Waterwipes
I typically don’t use these, but they’ve been very helpful after surgery as I can go over my incisions gently with it. If you can only use one arm after surgery, this is incredibly easy to use and causes no frustration!
Bath Sponges and Loofahs : Bath Accessories
Anything in a pump bottle will be easier to use when you’re tired from surgery. Depending on your surgery, you might be sore picking stuff up or only have one hand to use so this is a lifesaver.
Pump Bottles For Shampoo