At minimum: a front-opening top you can get on without raising your arms, and a drain carrier. You'll have surgical drains for 1-3 weeks and regular clothes don't accommodate them. A seatbelt pillow is also worth having for the ride home from the hospital — the seatbelt sits right across your surgical site and it's more painful than most people expect.

You can — but buttons are hard to manage one-handed or with limited arm mobility. Our tops use snaps, tearaway openings, and magnetic closures that are much easier to handle when you're sore, swollen, or still groggy from anesthesia. They're also made with soft fabric that won't irritate your incision site.

The Soft Armor Tank is a cotton blend with tearaway snaps on all sides — it opens completely for full access. The Ribbed Tank has a button-front opening with large armholes for comfort and swelling. Some people prefer one over the other depending on their surgery and what feels best — that's why our Summer Recovery Kit includes both so you can figure out what works for your body.

They serve different purposes. Mastectomy recovery tops open at the chest and sides for surgical access and drain management. Chemo tops open at the port site for infusion access. Our Mastectomy + Chemo Kit includes both so you're covered for surgery recovery and treatment sessions without buying everything separately.

The Recovery Belt & Shower Holder Set has two parts. The belt holds your surgical drains securely against your body so they're not dangling or pulling — you can move around the house, sleep, and get dressed without worrying about them. The shower holder keeps drains out of the way while you bathe. Most people use them for the full 1-3 weeks until drains are removed.

After mastectomy, the seatbelt crosses right over your surgical site. Even a short car ride to a follow-up appointment can be painful. The Seatbelt Recovery Pillow sits between you and the belt to cushion that pressure. Most people don't think about this until they're in the car for the first time — plan ahead.

It depends on your surgery and your body. Most people find they need adaptive clothing for at least 2-4 weeks — longer if they're also going through chemo or reconstruction. Even after you can technically wear regular clothes, a lot of people stick with front-opening tops because they're just easier and more comfortable while everything heals. There's no rush.

The Mastectomy Essentials kit is the safest bet — it covers the immediate needs without overthinking it. If you know they're also doing chemo, the Mastectomy + Chemo Kit covers both. If you're not sure about sizing, go one size up to allow room for swelling and bandages, or grab a gift card and let them choose.

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Every piece is built for frequent washing — the snaps, closures, and fabric all hold up because we know these are daily recovery wear, not occasional-use clothing.