Reddit reviews 21" Shoe Horn Rosewood Stain by Mountain Properties

Most of my post-op gripes are around swelling of the leg / knee in general. Get something to prop up the foot of your bed (not just your leg, do that as well). I used wood / suitcase to prop up my bed and still put my leg up on pillows.

Random equipment based recommendations for post-op.

• Long Shoe Horn (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AJ3B6A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• Compression Socks / Knee Sleeves. I enjoyed Zensah, tried quite a few brands McDavid was good as well. (Socks: https://www.amazon.com/Zensah-Compression-Socks-Black-Medium/dp/B00FFZJ2N6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487614987&sr=8-1&keywords=zensah+compression+socks , Knee: https://www.amazon.com/Zensah-Compression-Sleeve-Heather-X-Large/dp/B01KINH4PM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1487615023&sr=8-7&keywords=zensah+knee+sleeve)
  
  
• Handicap Bar for Bathroom. This was clutch for feeling safe in the shower.(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JIM2DQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• Some large jug for water, stay hydrated!
  
  Other random thoughts.
  
  
• Take your meds, don't be proud, you need sleep and to stay ahead of the pain.
  
• Don't eat at a deficit post-op. I ate like I was on a bulk, this is not the time to diet because you are not exercising. Recover first, worry about weight second.
  
• Again, don't be proud, ask for help when you need it. Have some quick meals around or someone to help cook, etc. I nearly fainted in my kitchen the day after pushing myself too much.

Here's a cheap one on Amazon. Essentially, they help keep the shoe's shape thus increasing it's life. Also, if they're cedar(maybe other types of wood work, too), they suck up some of the odor. A shoe horn can also help the longevity, specifically, from you smushing the shoe when you put it on.