Hey Family, Friends, and Fellow Breasties!
With our surgery approaching we have been putting together a list of items we need to purchase before we go under. The items listed under post-surgery are things doctors and fellow breasties have recommended for post-op healing. Once we are on the other side of our surgery we will update this section, add things we may have left off, and let you know if all of these were necessary. Everyone's healing process is different so things we may LOVE for recovery you or your loved one might end up not liking or using. The rest of this page is dedicated to friends and family members of Breasties who want to support their loved ones from afar. This list is some ideas we think would be so nice to receive and show your loved one you care and support them through this big life change.
We hope this is helpful!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Post-surgery Must-Haves:
What to bring with you to the hospital:
Car seatbelt pillow for the ride home post-surgery
Post-surgery pillow
Post-surgery bra - our hospital supplies one post-surgery but just in case!
Throat lozenges - (helps with dry or sore throat from anesthesia)
Compression socks
Lip balm - We suggest Aquaphor plus it can go on any dry skin after surgery
Button up pajamas and loose drawstring bottoms for wearing in the hospital recovery
Slippers
Toiletries
Books and/or magazines
Charging cords
Headphones
Have ready at home:
Body wipes
Dry Shampoo
Wedge pillow - great if you are recovering in a bed
Recliner chair - if you don’t want to sleep in a bed for recovery
Cute water cup with straw for easy hydration!
TV tray - to fit on your lap for meals
Robe with drain packets
Zip up hoodies
Button-up shirts
Phone charger
Drain pocket belt and/or Shits/Bra/Robes that come with drain pockets
Sleep eye mask
Extra post-surgery bras for when you need to wash one
Care package gift ideas & ways to support from afar:
Boob everything! Boob mugs, shirts, cards, jewelry
Comfy button-up sweaters, pajamas, and tops
Nice smelling candles - you can never have too many!
Flowers
Spa day gift card - pre-surgery massage or facial!
Mani/pedi for before surgery (they may not be allowed to get nail polish before surgery but a nice nail buffing/cleanup is always nice!)
Self-Care Products - sheet masks, under-eye masks, lipgloss, etc.
Dry Bar gift card - great for the week after surgery when they may not be allowed to shower with their drains
Doordash/Grub Hub/Uber Eats etc. - So they can order meals without having to cook
Cozy socks
Cute slippers - easy to slide on
Soft blankets
Heartfelt note or card
Frozen meal delivery - Great for those who don’t have someone home to cook meals for them.
Sleep eye mask
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