Haven't had surgery yet, but I bought a wedge and I already love it. Seems like it will be super useful, and I've already fallen asleep on it twice, lol.
She is going to need to keep her foot and leg elevated, so there's going to be a lot of time spent laying down in bed or on the couch. So things like books, magazines, TV, music, maybe audio books if she likes those, crossword puzzles, paper to draw? IDK but things to keep her entertained without needing to move around will be nice.
Also, I have a wedge pillow that I love and it is nice to use for laying down with my legs up on an incline. There are also variations of this that have a leg shaped groove for leg injuries but this one is what I have: wedge cushion
It's nice she has you there to help her. Probably just being kind and keeping her company will do a lot. A major injury is obviously difficult physically, but mentally it is a huge challenge because you are isolated and unable to do simple things for yourself, so having people around to help and support her will be good.
I am 3 weeks post op and here are my thoughts:
1 - get a wedge shaped pillow to sleep on at night. I am a stomach/side sleeper so sleeping on my back is tough and this was a lifesaver
Cushy Form Wedge Pillows for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW65LG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
2- I lived on these pajamas because button/zip up is essential
3- wish I got more button up shirts to wear in public after surgery. I was ready to be casually social at about 1.5 weeks but only had about 2 shirts I could wear out
4- wish I got my armpits waxed before surgery. Sounds silly but it was really hard to raise my arms to get in there and shave and got uncomfortable
5- similarly to above, I needed spray deodorant because my armpits were so tender and arms were
I am 3 weeks post op and here are my thoughts:
1 - get a wedge shaped pillow to sleep on at night. I am a stomach/side sleeper so sleeping on my back is tough and this was a lifesaver
Cushy Form Wedge Pillows for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW65LG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
2- I lived on these pajamas because button/zip up is essential
3- wish I got more button up shirts to wear in public after surgery. I was ready to be casually social at about 1.5 weeks but only had about 2 shirts I could wear out
4- wish I got my armpits waxed before surgery. Sounds silly but it was really hard to raise my arms to get in there and shave and got uncomfortable
5- similarly to above, I needed spray deodorant because my armpits were so tender and arms were
I am 3 weeks post op and here are my thoughts:
1 - get a wedge shaped pillow to sleep on at night. I am a stomach/side sleeper so sleeping on my back is tough and this was a lifesaver
Cushy Form Wedge Pillows for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW65LG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
2- I lived on these pajamas because button/zip up is essential
3- wish I got more button up shirts to wear in public after surgery. I was ready to be casually social at about 1.5 weeks but only had about 2 shirts I could wear out
4- wish I got my armpits waxed before surgery. Sounds silly but it was really hard to raise my arms to get in there and shave and got uncomfortable
5- similarly to above, I needed spray deodorant because my armpits were so tender and arms were hard to raise
THIS PILLOW!! I am 1 week post op and it has been the most necessary purchase
Cushy Form Wedge Pillows for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW65LG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Here is what I got and i love it so much it made life a lot easier!! just remember to air it out 48hrs before on a flat surface! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW65LG6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_1DST29JEA33DBZTVSRJS
Sure!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW65LG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JR3T1G6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You might be able to find a better pregnancy pillow. But the wedge is 👌.
A low FODMAP diet was recommended to me by my PCP and gastro when things started getting really bad last year. Omeprazole quit working, pantoprazole helps somewhat and famotidine as needed has been good. Mylanta when things are bad.
I recently got an adjustable wedge pillow, and I love it. Only had it 3 days, but it’s pretty comfortable. this is the one I bought