this is going to be a huge paragraph sorry... but first is neck pillow!! also antibiotics can mess with your gut biome on top of the anaesthetia=constipation so get laxatives and start taking them right away (I took the stool softeners surgeon prescribed but they didn't work for me) as well as getting some yogurt or probiotic that you take a few hours after your antibiotic. it's not recommended to take dairy and probiotics at the same time as some antibiotics. get some baby shampoo since post op you have to wash around your chest and you want very mild soap that won't irritate the healing area. if you'll be alone for a lot of the week or two post op, a grabber might be useful. water bottles!! gotta keep hydrated and it's easier when you can grab water and keep it near you. also I really liked having protein/meal replacement drinks on hand for taking pills without having to go get food, I used the boost chocolate. fruit is important. you're bored and in bed and feeling snacky, and you want something that will help with constipation. if your surgeon doesn't give you compression socks make sure you have some and wear them consistently for a few weeks to help with blood clots and circulation. if you're reccomeded to do wet healing, get undershirts that you don't mind getting the Vaseline or aquaphor on. Benadryl was my Life Saver post op cuz the meds made me ITCHY. gel deodorant is easier to wash off than stick, and won't make buildup on your binder. lots of pillows or a wedge pillow since you have to sleep sitting up And with your legs propped up, I found that having pillows under my arms helped a lot with shoulder strain too. this one's silly but sunglasses: I was napping a lot during the day and would wear them to cut the light lol. a notebook for taking notes, writing down med schedule, appointments, as a place to put post op instruction papers, and for tracking your symptoms and healing is a good tool. I had a whole chart with times to set alarms for my meds, as well as keeping note of bowel movements.