u/CarefulCity9832

My surgery is coming up in a few weeks and I'm worried that I won't have much to wear to leave the house in if I'm not able to lift my arms for a while. I would have preferred to have this surgery in the winter because I have lots of zip up hoodies and button down long sleeve shirts but I don't have much that really works for the summer weather as I get hot very easily. If you had your reduction during the summer, what were you able to wear when you left the house that looked presentable? How long did it take before you were able to wear non-button/zip up items?

Edit: Thanks everyone for your helpful replies!!

Can you please let me know your post surgery bra recommendations for recovery? I do receive a bra from my surgeon but I've seen most people recommend buying extra bras so you have something to wear while you wash the one you're wearing. A lot of the recommendations I see are from people from the US so I was wondering if anyone from Canada (Ontario) has some good recommendations?

I just ordered one a knix front closure bra because it looks comfortable but I don't know if it will be supportive enough so if anyone has any experience wearing that post surgery please let me know. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I officially have my surgery date booked and I'm starting to put together my recovery kit. I'd love to hear from people who have been through it about what actually helped versus what ended up being a waste of money.

1. What were your absolute must haves that you couldn't have gotten through recovery without?

2. What do you wish you had bought or thought of ahead of time that would have made recovery easier?

3. What did you buy that you thought you'd need but ended up never using?

4. I've seen mixed reviews on the mastectomy pillow. Did you find it useful or was it overhyped? Worth buying?

5. I'm a stomach/side sleeper and I've heard about using a wedge pillow combined with a U shaped pregnancy pillow to keep you elevated and stop you from rolling over. Did anyone try this combo and was it actually worth it, or did you find a better solution?

6. I'll be staying about 30-40 minutes from the hospital after surgery and then have a 2.5 hour drive home around 5 days post op. Is there anything specific you'd recommend for managing a longer car ride that soon after surgery? Any tips for making it more comfortable?

Thanks!!