I just had surgery yesterday! I would highly recommend to take cough drops and button ups to the hospital. That’s about all I needed there. For after so far what I’ve used the most is pillows. I bought a wedge pillow and am constantly using 5 regular pillows and a mastectomy pillow. This is the exact one I got it’s amazing and has a pocket on the front for phone/remote. You could probably make one cheaper! Long phone cord, silicone bendy straws are must haves! Laxitives I would also highly suggest (pain killers will make you constipated). My doctor sent home gauze and tape with me so you may ask before you buy that yourself! Also I bought some face/body wipes and some one time use body sponges since I can’t take a shower for the first 48 hours! I’ll add more if I find anything else useful! If you have ANY questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out!!
Get a mastectomy pillow, helps loads even if you are sleeping on your back. I still randomly use it because it's so comfortable to sleep with.
Also don't neglect the overhead stretches once the doctor gives the go ahead. You don't want those muscles getting stiff, and they will, really easy.
i had surgery yesterday & this mastectomy pillow is literally my favorite thing in the world. i used it for the ride home and pretty much all the time
Mastectomy Pillow - Post Surgery... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE84FNC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is the one I got. It's 20 bucks and it was a life saver.
It's probably just going to take some time. Keep doing what you're doing and make sure to stay hydrated.
Do you have a pillow or something similar you can lay across your chest? Weirdly that helped me get over them feeling super swollen and fragile. This is the kind I got.
Mastectomy Pillow - Post Surgery Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE84FNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AA6C2DCASNVMNH9KWWY5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this off Amazon! Haven't had my surgery yet but I found it suggested on this sub lol.
Mastectomy Pillow - Post Surgery... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE84FNC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yes. Here is the first result that came up on google, but there are lots of different options.
Mastectomy pillow. It is a life saver. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE84FNC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_04TSJHA1S0CVN50CCY0G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I used and I loved it.
Mastectomy Pillow - Post Surgery Pillow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE84FNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2PJVSKQ8DGV6F1TKCA58?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Mastectomy pillow I used in the car:
I got the pink one. It's REALLY hot pink! Hah
U-shaped pillow:
It's a pregnancy pillow but it worked amazingly. The cover is washable as well.
Good luck to you!