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Are there any "MUST HAVES" that I have to purchase from the Hystersister Store or from anywhere? I am trying to be as prepared as possible. I'm just looking for any suggestions that will make my recovery a breeze!

Here are some suggestions from the HysterSisters members:

"The 2 things I have found most "needed" for me during my recovery are my body pillow and a plastic cup with a lid and a straw. The pillow I purchased a couple weeks before surgery, but the cup was given to me by the hospital. It's been a lifesaver. The straw is so long that I'd actually have to try really hard to spill this thing. I hardly have to lift it from the table to drink from it."

"An ice pack came in handy. The ice pack has worked wonders with the aches and the random hot flashes I've been getting."

"A few pair of big underpants. The mesh ones from the hospital were nice enough, but they got itchy for me after a while. Fortunately, my old "period" underwear from before I lost weight were still hanging around in the drawer. Swelly belly sneaks up on you at times."

"Support underwear - The kind used to get rid of bulge. I found when I wore them, my "swelly belly" felt supported as I walked or climbed stairs. Make sure if you get them, they are a size to accommodate your belly snug, not so tight that they would hurt."

"Love the abdominal binder!"

"A grabber to pick things up for you off the floor and lots of pillows to get comfy in bed!"

"A bell for next to my bed - I rang it to call for help!"

"Gas X and lots of water."

"Loose fitting night gowns - nothing around my tummy felt good."

"A basket full of: Lip balm, hospital papers, tissue, water bottles, phone, pad of paper, pen, a place to write down when I had last taken my pain meds."

"The perfect pocket binder at the HysterSisters Store is great. Comes with an ice pack that can be frozen or heated. It felt awesome!"

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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The HysterSisters Store has gathered products made specifically for your recovery from surgery. Here are the best sellers we can recommend to help you:

The Great Binder Set - We have made it very easy for you and combined the two best binders and the Silky Sac into a great set to save you money! Our favorite is the Perfect Pocket binder with cold/hot packs!
Deluxe Hyst Prep Set - As you plan, we've gathered the best products into one set for special pricing.
Post-Op Panty - These great panties speed recovery, and reduces scarring. They contain a medical-grade silicone panel over incision to reduce scar's apperance while they provide support to weakened muscles and tissues from surgery. Excellent!
Softest Bra Ever - When you want to wear something, but feel nothing. This is the softest bra ever, in microfiber with no hardware or tags to chafe or dig! The comfort-ribbed underband stays in place gently, so it is perfect for sleeping and lounging.
HysterSisters Accessory Kit - Are you a HysterSisters fan? This set has a fun collection of HysterSisters items.
Very Private Moisture - Once your doctor gives you the green light for intimacy, this is the stuff! This is a best selling product with a high rate of permanent, satisfied, repeat customers! Relieves vaginal dryness instantly, protects tissue & enhances intimacy. "Buy it for the problem, use it for the pleasure."

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Elizabeth Case, M.D. 1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 702 Lexington KY 40503 859-264-8811	Aileen Caceres, M.D. Center for Specialized Gynecology/Florida Hospital 410 Celebration Place, Suite 302 Celebration FL 34747 (407) 303-4573	Michele Cowling, M.D. 303 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville MN 55337 952.460.4000
Kimberly Newman, M.D. 10030 Edison Square Drive Suite 100A Concord NC 28027 704-403-7670	Aarathi Cholkeri-Singh, M.D. 120 Osler Drive Ste. 100 Napeville IL 60540 630-428-2229	Clifford Rogers, M.D. The Everett Clinic, Dept. of Surgery and Gynecology 1330 Rockefeller Ave, Suite 120 Everett WA 98201 425 339 5424
Melvin Ashford, M.D. 2603 White Bear Avenue N Maplewood MN 55109 651-600-3035	Kym Boyman, M.D. 1775 Williston Rd., Ste. 110 South Burlington VT 05403 802-735-1252	Steven McCarus, M.D. 400 Celebration Place Suite310 Celebration FL 34747 4073034190

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