Preparing for Mastectomy Surgery - What I'm Taking to the Hospital

I'm sharing about two months worth of prep in this video. Most women don't get two months to plan, so I thought I'd share my tips and ultra-preparedness plan with those who are planning a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. I will make a video soon showing how to make my scar-reduction salve.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 I'm bringing TWO bags to the hospital for my Mastectomy
0:43 My backpack holds the things I'm most important to me: a sling, phone cord, ice pack and cozy jammies
3:00 The shirt I"m planning to leave the hospital in
3:28 Super soft pajama sets
4:00 A zip up sports bra in case the velcro bra doesn't work
4:41 My less essential bag has a heavy fleece shirt and blanket, socks, no-tip water bottle and an eye mask
6:10 Pillow for car travel--check out Blessing Box
6:33 Arnica Gel to reduce bruising
7:15 I made my own salve for scar reduction
7:50 The things I'll need when I get home from surgery: a sleepsack, robe, special shirts
10:32 My new recliner from an estate sale and my new thick blanket
11:20 Coconut water for electrolyte repletion



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