Post Surgery Supplies for at Home Recovery
Are you the caregiver for someone having surgery? Are you having surgery? Equipping your home with the proper tools before you have surgery, will give you peace of mind and can also help boost recovery time. Your doctor or nurse will have some good suggestions for you. The hospital, or even visiting nurses, are other resources to ask what to expect and how to prepare. Both major and minor surgery deserve careful planning for at home recovery.
The staff at Charron Medical will listen to your concerns, and offer suggestions based on years of helping caregivers and patients. Products to consider include:
- Heating Pads
- Cold Therapy
- Pill boxes
- Step stools
- Bath Safety
- Cushions and Pillows
- Abdominal Binders
- Compression Socks
- Reachers
- Walkers and Rollators
- Hospital Bed Rentals
Margaret shares her recent experience as a caregiver for her son after surgery:
I am not a nurse and have had little experience with home recovery. I was worried about how to take care of my 17-year old son after his major jaw surgery. Two days in recovery at Massachusetts General Hospital and we were bringing him home. I was anxious and afraid. Did I have everything I needed to help him heal?
Before we left for the hospital two days earlier, we prepared the space at home for his recovery. It was reassuring to do this before the surgery. Major jaw surgery meant blenderized foods and lots of special medications. I wanted him to sleep close to us – in the living room – so I could monitor him. The doctor said to elevate his head, to help with the swelling. He needed special syringes to tube feed him liquids, and heating pads to help his face heal.
When I looked online I was overwhelmed with the choices for sleeping wedges – how high, how big? Which heating pad would he be able to use comfortably at home? How could I keep track of his medications? Charron Medical helped me choose the right products to take care of him after his surgery. They had everything I needed right there in the Nashua store. There is so much to worry about when your child is having surgery, and it was a big relief to have their help.
Major surgery, like hip replacement or knee surgery, might require a walker during recovery. There are many styles and types to choose from; the EZ-ACCESSORIES Walker Carryon will keep all the necessities near you. Mount it on the side, or in the front, the deep pockets will allow you to carry your cell phone, TV remotes, and even beverages, keeping everything within arm’s reach.
If you’re healing from knee surgery you’re not going to want be going up and down, especially when using the restroom. Even with a caregiver or visiting nurse to help, the transition can be made easier with the TILT Toilet Incline Lift. With quick and easy installation, this heavy duty lift chair can make your bathroom experience one of ease and comfort.
Mobility related surgeries can even make accesing your front door difficult. If you’re using a walker, crutches or a wheelchair, a TRANSITIONS Modular Entry Mat will help you get over the threshold without tripping. Don’t worry about taking the step up when using this mat. It lays flush to any entry, can be trimmed down to fit any height and is made of heavy-duty rubber for a nonslip surface.
If you are having surgery, or caring from someone at home after surgery, take a few minutes to stop by the Charron Medical Services store. We are here to help you plan and prepare. We have hundreds of products in the store, but if we don’t have what you need or want, we will order it for you.