Must-have items

Compression socks

Three pairs of athletic compression socks in white, black, and gray colors.

Soon after surgery, one major risk that you should mitigate is blood clotting due to being sedentary. Having compression socks, particularly while traveling soon after surgery, helps mitigate those issues

Grabber tool

A long-handled tool with a trigger, black and blue grip, and a white pole, likely a power sprayer or pressure washer wand.

This comes in handy when picking items up from the floor or hard to reach places without straining your back.

Shoe horn

A black golf club with a brown leather cover on the clubhead.

Post-surgery, you are advised to not bend. This will assist you to put on shoes without bending too much. Be sure to purchase one that fits your height.

Gel Ice Packs

Two navy blue flexible cold packs with the brand name 'FLEXI KOLD' printed on them, side by side, with one partially overlapping the other, and a small circular icon in the top right corner indicating a 2-pack.

Post-surgery, the surgical site will be inflamed. Having flexible gel ice packs will help ease discomfort. Be sure to have multiple so that you can rotate as one warms up after use. Do not continuously ice the incision site for more than 20 minutes at a time.

Nice to have items

Face down pillow

A gray pregnancy or nursing pillow with a removable black and gray cover, shown in various positions including laying down and supporting a person's head and neck.

Soon after surgery, it may be difficult to sleep on your back. This pillow will allow you to lay on your stomach without putting too much strain on your neck.

Sock aid

A handheld device with a white body, black buttons, and a white cord attached.

This will come in handy to put on socks unassisted providing a sense of independence after surgery.

Slip-on shoes

A navy blue Skechers athletic shoe with white sole and gray logo, designed for walking and casual wear.

Post-surgery, it will be difficult to bend down and put on shoes. Such a shoe will enable you to put on your shoes with ease without needing assistance.