Looking Back: My Mastectomy/Tissue Expander Surgery Must-Haves
I did a lot of research before my mastectomy into what I might need. I found blog posts from other women to be the most helpful sources of information, so I’m trying to pay it forward. I ordered a lot of things because having them made me feel more secure. Some of the things I needed, and some I didn’t. Here are the things I found most useful: Drain holders: This Drain holder belt was the BEST purchase I made for my mastectomy related surgeries. Even my nurses and doctors asked me where I got it. My surgical bra had hooks to hold my drains, but I loved this because the drains weren’t just sitting against my skin. The hospital gave me something I could use to hold my drains in the shower, but I’d recommend getting two of these so you always have one to wear and one to shower with. They comfortably hold 2 drains in each pouch. Button down pajamas : Ekouaer Short Sleeve Button Down PJ set The material is super soft and the sh...