REVIX Reusable Hot and Cold Gel Ice Packs for Injuries with Cloth Cover, 5-Piece Cold Packs with Adjustable Strap for Kids Boo Boo, Sports, Breastfeeding, Wisdom Teeth, Purple

Gel ice packs, I got these I loved the little sock/ace bandage like holder they were a life saver. I still use them all the time for my other joints (I have EDS everything hurts). https://a.co/d/0eOQTL2J Also for activities I did embroidery there's tons of kits on Amazon but I did reusable grocery bags because they're useful as well. Looking down was way better than keeping my head upright the first few days. They're really beginner friendly this was my favorite I use it ALL the time. https://a.co/d/04fCVxbI Also, pain management. Lots of folks brag they only took Tylenol etc. and look that's fine for people, but establishing a pain management plan so you can get back to movement and good sleep ASAP actually helps healing. Please don't overlook this conversation with your surgeon prior to surgery and get your safety adult to fill the RX BEFORE you leave the hospital. They use both local and IV pain management in the hospital/during surgery don't let it fool you, because it will wear off. Also yes, pillow fort. I made piles of pillows on either side of me so I couldn't roll over after the first night when I did in my sleep and woke up screaming in pain. My husband also tucked me in like a burrito every night. If you're partnered, please just make them sleep in the spare room/couch. Let yourself sleep in and as much as you need the first few days. If you want a game, learn canasta! It's an addictive card game. I had played with my husband and his family before but after surgery I gained a new love of canasta. I honestly play all the time now!