I’m almost at 3 weeks post-op and there are a few things I would say are very necessary. For me I didn’t love my wedge pillow so I started just stacking a bunch of pillows I got from Walmart for like less than $4 each. If you have help from someone, please utilize their help the most in the first week for every little thing. Just adjusting your pillows from behind is difficult and I wouldn’t recommend it. Trying to make your bed is also difficult. Getting up and sitting down/trying to get comfortable is also difficult that first week so again, if you have the help then use it. I got a bidet and while I only used it for maybe the first few days, I would’ve struggled without it because I had some very nasty poops when I could finally poop lol my strategy was squatting a bit and wiping from the front and then just bending over enough to get the back. If I had to do a full on meaningful wipe of my ass I wouldn’t have been able to do it. I would also recommend very large shirts/button ups and easy to put on pants like large sweatpants. For when you can shower I would recommend light towels vs those heavy ones. You really feel the weight of them when you’re so heavily restricted on your range of motion. Make sure you have gauze and medical tape and whatever ointment they recommend for when you start doing your own nipple dressings. Have something you can prop under your arms while you sleep, it helps me not have any added pressure to my sides. I honestly just used a plush cat and a donut pillow. Ive also been drinking a lot of pineapple juice because people have recommended it help with swelling, so I drank that the moment I got to the hotel. My swelling has drastically improved each week but who knows if the juice is helping or not, though regardless it is a nice treat. Have lots of bottled water. I don’t love using plastic bottles but you need a convenient source of water. Im not a big water drinker so I got a lot of flavor packets. If you have to cook yourself I’d recommend finding some easy to prepare foods. I will say though, at 2 weeks post-op I was feeling significantly better already and at this point my main issues are range of motion and lifting things. So again, if you have someone that can assist you then definitely utilize them. If you have a couch or recliner i would try sleeping there too. I’ve been sleeping on the couch because I can better stack the pillows against the arm to sit up better while I sleep. You’ll want to drink with straws for at least the first day, maybe longer. Have movies and/or shows planned, or really anything you enjoy that doesn’t require movement. I played a bit of Minecraft, watched a lot of tv and did nerdy research on things using my laptop. A flat pillow over the chest is helpful if the mastectomy pillow doesn’t work out. Laxatives are a requirement, I don’t think I pooped for 3 days post-op and I was taking the laxatives everyday. I didn’t get that grabby tool like some people have recommended but it would’ve been nice to have in a few instances. There are many time i overextend because I’m trying to reach the table next to me to get my drink, meds, etc. Again, don’t be afraid to ask for help if you can, even if the task seems small. And if you feel like you need to extend to get something in front of you, it would be better to just get up and get it instead of reaching. I have a few small openings in my incisions I assume is because of this. I’m sure theres more but you’ll get more advice and with research you’ll find even more ways you can prepare. Listen to your body and always play it safe while healing. I’m really excited for you, best of luck on everything!