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Recliner

I used a recliner so I could sleep comfortably in it and also because it was electric and I did not have to strain my body getting up and down. 

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Kitsch Sleep Mask

This is the only way you will sleep well. It helped block all light out. This is the only sleep mask I will use.

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Pillows

You have to sleep elevated for several days: I bought these 2 pillows that helped me.

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Bamboo Elevated Wedge Pillow

Use this small pillow for car rides. I am still using the smaller pillow to sleep at night.

 

Husband pillow

Funny name because my hubby actually stole mine! Ha!

 

Necessity table

I filled a table full of everything that I would need when I got home from the hospital.

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Ice Packs

They help with swelling the first several days. 

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Citracal

I did not have calcium issues but I noticed that I missed one dose of calcium and I could tell in my legs.

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Satin Scrunchies

I had a lot of breakage from wearing a pony tail for several weeks. Definitely use satin!

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Hand Sanitizer 

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Kleenex

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Headache Oil

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Hand Lotion 

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Chapstick

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Cough drops

You will WANT this brand! They help so much with your throat especially numbing it.

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Blood pressure cuff

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O2 Meter

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Thermometer

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Baby Wipes

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Heating Pad

You will be sore from surgery and sitting up and sleeping elevated–I used a heating pad on my back religiously.

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We cleaned constantly with:

Microban

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Lysol Bleach Wipes

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