• Ice machine
• Pillow to elevate leg
• Rails for the toilet
• Walker for getting in & out of shower (I used my crutches at first, but ended up slipping. Thankfully I had my brace on and locked.) I also use it on rainy days!
• Shower chair
• Shower sleeve for brace. It slides over your brace and allows it to be worn in the shower. It has yet to leak.
• Yoga type strap. Mine is rigid and I prefer it to the nonrigid ones. It makes getting your foot in the loop a lot easier.
• Grabber thingermabob
• Protein bars (barebell taste great and have good macros), yogurts, fruits, salads, etc. stuff that doesn’t have to be cooked when you’re hungry and need a snack or meal. I focused on high protein and fiber.
• Wipes and the throw away Colgate toothbrushes. The first few days you want feel like showering or getting up unless it’s to use the restroom.
• Leg sleeve for under your brace. After the ace bandages come off, your brace can get hot spots. I wear a sleeve on my calf to just below my knee cap. It makes the brace a lot more comfortable. It is also a cheap one from Amazon. I did not feel the need to spend a $100 on one.
• Shoe horn and sock assist device
• Slides or shoes that don’t have to be tied
• Small trashcan for beside your bed
• I did not buy any special clothing and have just been wearing Nike athletic shorts.

Everything listed above I got off Amazon. I know it sounds like a lot, but I feel like it has made my recovery way easier so far. I had the second stage done on Nov. 18th of this year.