Support.
Neck Pillow
Wedge Pillow
Wedge Pillow
Best for car rides and sitting up in bed.
Recommendation: Therapedic U-Neck Pillow
Wedge Pillow
Wedge Pillow
Wedge Pillow
Best for lying in bed to relax and sleep.
Recommendation: Abco Tech Bed Wedge Pillow with Memory-Foam Top
Pregnancy Pillow
Pregnancy Pillow
Pregnancy Pillow
Best for lying in bed to sleep, especially in combination with the wedge pillow.
Recommendation: Queen Rose Luxury Long U-Shaped Pillow (Long)
Heart Pillows
Pregnancy Pillow
Pregnancy Pillow
Best for sitting up in bed and elevating your arms/drains. Get 2 to make sure both sides are even.
Recommendation: Axillapilla
Wear.
Robe
Loose sweatpants/joggers
Loose sweatpants/joggers
I lived in my robe after surgery. So helpful to get one with pockets to stick your drains into, as well as one that's super soft on your skin!
Recommendation: Lunya Washable Silk Robe
Loose sweatpants/joggers
Loose sweatpants/joggers
Loose sweatpants/joggers
Wore these to the hospital for all of my surgeries, and whenever I'd leave the house post-surgery. Good pockets are essential for holding drains, too.
Recommendation: Vuori Performance Jogger
Button-Up PJ's
Loose sweatpants/joggers
Zip-Up Compression Bras
When you're lounging at home during recovery, a good pair of button up PJ's (thanks, movement restrictions) helps so much.
Recommendation: Eberjey PJ Sets (short or long)
Zip-Up Compression Bras
Zip-Up Compression Bras
Zip-Up Compression Bras
To deal with the post-surgery movement limitations, I highly recommend a good supportive zip-up bra. Athleta has a mastectomy line, which has fantastic options.
Recommendation: Athleta Empower Daily Bra in Powervita
Breathable Sleep Bras
Zip-Up Compression Bras
Breathable Sleep Bras
I sweat a LOT when sleeping after surgery. Getting a good breathable sleep bra (still offers some protection from implant flipping but isn't super compressive) has been such a game-changer for me.
Recommendation: Lunya Supportive Modal Sleep Bralette
Compression Shorts
Zip-Up Compression Bras
Breathable Sleep Bras
If you have fat grafting from your abdomen, try these super comfy yet constricting compression shorts.
Recommendation: Carbon38 High Rise Biker Shorts in Cloud Compression
Comfy Leggings
Comfy Leggings
Comfy Leggings
Basically what I wore 24/7 after my reduction and my mastectomy when braving the world without PJ's.
Recommendation: Lululemon Align Super-High Rise Pant
The other stuff.
Eye Mask
Cough Drops
Laxatives
If you're staying in the hospital overnight or napping during the day at home, an eye mask is super helpful.
Recommendation: Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Eye Mask
Laxatives
Cough Drops
Laxatives
It's really common to be constipated after surgery -- highly recommend grabbing a diarrhetic so this doesn't become an issue!
Recommendation: Sena Pills / Miralax / Prune Juice
Cough Drops
Cough Drops
Cough Drops
I'm always EXTREMELY hoarse after surgery due to the breathing tube, and sometimes it lasts a few days. Cough drops are a lifesaver, both in and out of the hospital.
Recommendation: Literally any cough drop
Heating Pad
Heating Pad
Cough Drops
My back hurt SO MUCH after my mastectomy. I used a heating pad almost daily for a few weeks, which helped so much.
Recommendation: Virtually any heating pad, pictured is the Sunbeam Heating Pad
Dry Shampoo
Heating Pad
Dry Shampoo
I have discovered dry shampoo throughout this journey and oh my god I'm never going back. SO helpful when you can't raise your arms / wash your hair for days/weeks.
Recommendation: Batiste Dry Shampoo
Face Wipes
Heating Pad
Dry Shampoo
Best for washing your face when you're exhausted and in bed most of the time!
Recommendation: Burt's Bees Micellar Makeup Towelettes With Coconut & Lotus
Body Wipes
Long Phone Charger Cord
Drain / Shower Pouch
Best for when you don't take a shower for a week+ because you have drains / restricted movement!
Recommendation: Goodwipes Body Wipes
Drain / Shower Pouch
Long Phone Charger Cord
Drain / Shower Pouch
When you finally are able to shower (but you still have drains), this waterproof shower pouch is helpful for holding the drains with ease.
Recommendation: TRS Post Surgical Drain Bulb Carrier Pouch
Long Phone Charger Cord
Long Phone Charger Cord
Long Phone Charger Cord
Best for when you're stuck in a chair/bed and can't move well.
Recommendation: Any 8-10ft cord for your specific phone.
Seatbelt Protector
Seatbelt Protector
Long Phone Charger Cord
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST PURCHASES I HAVE MADE! So helpful for every car ride I took for weeks after my mastectomy.
Recommendation: Mastectomy Pillow Seatbelt Cushion