What will you wear?
Set aside a few clean clothes that are easy to get on and off without complicated reaching or fastening.
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Before surgery
Prepare
Make coming home easier.
A few thoughtful decisions before surgery can make the everyday parts of recovery feel easier. Explore a practical preparation checklist.
Shoulder recovery
Make one-handed life easier.
For a while, everyday things may take a little more thought when one arm isn't as easy to use. A few small changes at home can make the transition easier.
Move the things you use most
Look around your kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Bring toiletries, chargers, cups, snacks and other daily essentials somewhere easy to reach without searching through cabinets.
Make food easy
Prepare a few meals ahead, keep favorite foods within reach and choose containers that are easy to manage. Explore Replenish for more about eating well around surgery.
Create a recovery spot
Choose a comfortable place to rest with your phone, charger, water, tissues, remote, books or headphones close by.
Think through two-handed tasks
Opening containers, food prep, laundry, hair care and getting dressed can take more thought when one arm is less available. Plan which tasks you can simplify and where you may need a caregiver’s help.
People + pets
Think ahead about children, pets, groceries, laundry, transportation and household chores. A little planning for everyday help can make a difference.
Sleep + rest
Plan for sleep before you need it.
Getting comfortable at night can be one of the more frustrating practical parts of shoulder recovery. Thinking about your sleep setup before surgery can make coming home feel a little easier.
Think about where you'll feel comfortable resting, and keep water, a charger, lighting, pillows and the little things you use at night close by. Make the space easy to use.
Sleep + comfort
Shoulder Sleeper
A pillow designed with shoulder recovery and nighttime comfort in mind.
EXPLORE SHOULDER SLEEP OPTIONSExplore shoulder sleep options on Shoulder Sleeper’s website.
Start with the basics
Your space
Clear clutter, remove tripping hazards and make sure the spaces you’ll use most are well lit and easy to move through.
Meals + everyday needs
Stock up on easy meals, drinks and everyday basics so there are fewer errands to think about when you get home.
Rides + help
Think about rides to appointments, errands and the everyday things that may be easier with another set of hands.
People + pets
Consider the routines that still need to happen while you're recovering — kids, pets, groceries, laundry and everything else that doesn't stop for surgery.
Next: Replenish
You've thought about preparing your home and routines.
Now prepare your body for what's ahead.
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