What to buy in preparation for surgery? Started by: Kate

Hi! I’ve listed everything below that I bought / noted down to buy just incase after the op too:
• Zip Hoodies (easy to get on and off)
• Anti-bacterial gel – sanex 0% – I used this the night before, the day of and continued using this (whilst I still couldn’t shower properly) on my bits and pits!
• Arnica Cream – Boots (cooling gel – help with bruises and swelling – I didn’t need this in the end anyway!)
• Roll on Deodorant – saves you lifting your arms afterwards
• Paracetamol
• Ibuprofen
• Dry Shampoo
• Throat Sweets (anaesthetic can give you a sore throat however I was fine and didn’t need them)
• Sick Bags (just incase but again I was fine and didn’t need them)
• Femme fresh wipes (just to freshen up as it’s not great not showering properly!)
• Vitamin C and multi vitamins (I took vitamin c booster tablets 2 weeks before just to ensure my immune system was up)
• Gel ice packs (was only going to buy these afterwards if I needed them and I didn’t need them!)
• Hot water bottle – I read some girls experience pain in their back so another just incase
• Neck Pillow – life saver in hospital!
• Bio Oil – I used this nightly on my boobs before for about a month to help with stretch marks and I plan on using it on my scars once I’ve been given the go ahead.
• Post-surgery bra (Macom Signature – 1007 in nude and black) I was a 32b and you go by back size on the website and the bra moulds around your new assets and the S (for 32 back) was fine on me!
• Straws – just for ease when drinking tipping glass/bottle up
• V pillow – again, lifesaver! I bought mine from Asda for £10 and it came with 2 covers!

Hope this helps xx