while this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms , there are shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail , several preferred embodiments of the invention , with the understanding that the present disclosure should be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments so illustrated . this application relates to a method of developing and marketing post - operative home recovery kits for use by the patient after discharge from the hospital . in addition , the specification describes a series of home recovery kits for several categories of surgeries as well as specific types of surgeries under each category . the method comprises identifying the surgery for which the recovery kit will be used ( 10 ); consulting with a doctor , therapists , other health care professionals and / or prospective consumers , to determine what articles should be included in the kit ( 20 ); developing the necessary and / or optional contents of the recovery kit based upon recommendations from the doctor , therapists , other health care professionals and / or prospective consumers ( 30 ); including detailed instructions for the use of the articles that are contained in the recovery kit ( 40 ); having the doctor or other health care professional review the contents of the recovery kit prior to distribution ( 50 ); and having the kit recommended and possibly distributed by the doctor or health care professional ( 60 ). ( the recovery kit may be customized for an individual patient ). the method may additionally comprise the step of providing an order by telephone facility to enable the patient to order the kit in advance by phone ( 70 ); providing an order by telephone facility to enable a health care provider to order the kit in advance by phone ( 80 ); providing an internet based ordering facility to enable the patient to order the kit in advance ( 90 ); and / or providing an internet based ordering facility to enable the health care provider to order the kit in advance ( 100 ). the method may additionally comprise the inclusion of free samples of related items within the kit ( 110 ); the inclusion of a thank you card to the doctor within the kit ( 120 ); the inclusion of special offers and coupons within the kit ( 130 ); and the inclusion of a survey or questionnaire ( 140 ). the following home recovery kits relate to procedures following general surgery including surgeries that require external incisions , hemorrhoid surgery , male genital surgery , circumcision of babies surgery and foot surgery . this kit relates to recovery procedures following surgeries that require external incisions such as hernia , thyroidectomy , cholecystomy , cardiovascular and lumpectomy surgeries . in particular , the kit covering these procedures includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following hemorrhoid surgery . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following male genital surgery including vasectomy , circumcisions ( excluding babies ), orchidectomy and prostatectomy surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following infant circumcisions . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following foot surgery , such as for in - grown toe nail , tendon or muscle repair , excision of bone and wart removal surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : these home recovery kits relate to recovery procedures following different types of obstetric and gynecological procedures including birth surgery ( both vaginal and cesarean ); and surgery relating to the uterus , cervix and vagina . this kit relates to recovery procedures following birth , both vaginal and cesarean , with or without laceration and / or episiotomy . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following surgery of the uterus , cervix , vagina , fallopian tubes , and ovaries . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : these kits relate to recovery procedures following different types of plastic surgery including : rhinoplasty ( nose ) surgery ; rhytidectomy ( face lift ) surgery ; abdominoplasty (“ tummy tuck ”) surgery ; blepharoplasty ( eyelids ) surgery ; breast including mastoplexy , mastectomy and breast enlargement surgery ; liposuction surgery and face surgery including chemical peel , laser and microderm abrasion . this kit relates to recovery procedures following rhinoplasty surgery . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following rhytidectomy ( face lift ) surgery . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following abdominoplasty ( tummy tuck ) surgery . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following blepharoplasty ( eyelid ) surgery . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following breast surgery including mastoplexy , mastectomy and breast enlargement surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following liposuction surgery . in particular , the kit covering this procedure includes the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following facial surgery including chemical peel , laser surgery and microderm abrasion . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : the following home care kits relate to recovery procedures following different types of orthopedic surgeries , including knee ( both arthroscopy and cartilage ); shoulder ( both arthroscopy , and rotator cuff ); and elbow ( including tendons , excision of bone and bursa ). this kit relates to recovery procedures for knee surgeries primarily arthroscopy , cartilage and meniscus surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following shoulder surgery including arthroscopy and rotator cuff surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following elbow surgery involving tendons , excision of bone and bursa surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following hand and wrist surgery including carpal tunnel and tendon surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following back and spine surgery including stenosis , fusions and discectomy surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : the following home kits relates to recovery procedures following different types of otolaryngology surgery including nasal and sinus ( septoplasty and ethmoidectomy ) throat ( tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy ) surgery ; and otologic ( stapedectomy and choleseatoma ) surgery . this kit relates recovery procedures following nasal and sinus ( septoplasty and ethmoidectomy ) surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following throat ( tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy ) surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following otologic ( stapedectomy and cholesteatoma ) surgery . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following dermatological surgery such as tumor , keloid and mole removal ; laceration repair and scar revision . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : this kit relates to recovery procedures following surgery for tooth extraction including the removal of wisdom teeth ( impacted or not ) and other bases for the removal of teeth . in particular , the kit covering these procedures include the following items for the following medical purposes : the foregoing description and drawings merely explain and illustrate the invention , and the invention is not limited thereto , except as those skilled in the art who have the present disclosure before them will be able to make modifications and variations therein without departing from the scope of the invention .