Medicare should cover some of the equipment. The hospitalay send it home with you upon discharge. I had a shower/ toilet chair, walker, a toilet seat for more height. I didn't need any of them. It is good to have them. Call your docs office to see.

Hello @ceciliap - I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "After TKR equipment and supplies?" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/after-tkr-equipment-and-supplies/.

@cpick, @lauraf1963 and @gracsb are a few members who shared which equipment they found most useful after their surgery.

@ceciliap, one really simple thing that I used the most was a good ice pack. I like the softer gel ice packs that you can put in cloth sleeves that have straps to keep them in place. Ice is your friend after a knee replacement. It can help mitigate swelling and pain which should help during your PT and exercises. If you have any obstacles in your house that are difficult to navigate, eliminating those beforehand can also help (clutter, furniture, stairs, etc.).

Protocol has changed a lot since I had my knee replacement way back in 2006. They really get you up and moving much quicker now. Is there anything in your living space you struggle with now that you foresee being a potential issue after surgery?

Everyone is different but this is my experience. I only bought a mat so I would not slip getting out of shower and used it once. I got the larger size ice packs from Walmart. No expensive ice machine no toilet riser. I only have a walker because the hospital made me. I did not use it post op. I did use a cane a bit. Not only could I not afford the extra appliances I have no place to put them. Oh I did have a wedge pillow and knee pillow which I still use and was using before.