My recovery gear

I picked this one for the shoulder pad design, the on and off timer, and the soft shell. It packs down so I can store it when I'm not using it, and it's easy to move around the house.

Follow your surgeon's instructions on how long to ice, and keep a layer between the pad and your skin. I use frozen water bottles instead of ice cubes. They last longer and there's no melted mess.

Big enough to cover the whole shoulder and it stays cold. Good for when I'm off the machine or on the move.

I went with this set because it comes with a lot of extra pieces to customize it, including side supports so I can prop my arm up underneath. Sleeping upright is a big deal after shoulder surgery.

Practice on it for a full nap before surgery. My first night I kept sliding down.

Water, phone, meds and the remote all within reach of my good arm, so I'm not twisting or getting up for every little thing.

This has come in handy so much. When you can't move around easily, a short cord means your phone is either charging or in your hand. Not both.

Great for the days in between showers, or wiping anywhere you need it. Showering is a whole project in the first couple of weeks.

Brushing with your non-dominant hand is slow and sloppy. An electric toothbrush does most of the work for you.

Regular floss takes two hands. Picks don't. Mine look a little different from this listing, but this brand works really well.

One hand, a sling, and hot coffee is a bad combo. A sealed lid means no spills when you knock it over, and you will.

I wear regular button-downs, and those work. But a lot of you in the comments swear by magnetic ones, since buttons are tough with one hand. This link shows a few options.