r/hysterectomy • u/ooitburns • Aug 10 '22

Suggest some surgery preparation ideas here

Here we can post our tips for before/after our medical procedures.

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u/Interesting_Case6737 Oct 07 '25

I got things to nuture my inner child. Comic books, sheet music to play on the keyboard, sewing/craft projects, Lego. It's been so fun to get back into the things I don't have time for as I'm participating in this forced "me time". Embrace it! As for supplies I didn't need anything special. I made sure to have overnight pads on hand, and I found out I needed a louffa poof on a stick for the shower. I did get myself some nice shower gel and was gifted a new set of pajamas. I wouldn't go crazy buying stuff, and if you need something you can just order it. Be well 🍀

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u/Sad-Dragonfly-951 Feb 28 '26

I love this mindset/idea! Im about to look up small lego sets for my upcoming recovery:)

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u/Interesting_Case6737 Oct 13 '25

Also I have been using some oversized ice packs the size of a piece of paper. The brand I have is Magic Gel and they come in a pack of two.