Nightwear after THR - girls only

Can't presume your gender...but if female definitely a calf length nightie...not too warm...no need to wear knickers then ! I didn't have drains or catheters and modesty flies out the window when you've got to be helped onto a she wee or a bed pan!! I didn't get dressed until going home after 3 days and then wore a loose calf length dress and boots so no need to struggle with trousers or tights.....the nurses will help you do everything don't worry....

I'm just over 6 weeks and need help from a variety of gadgets to dress and will do for a few weeks yet so be preparec!!

Chris

Hi,

Just decide what is comfortable for you first. I wore pyjamas and I had a drain and catheter fitted and it did not cause any problems. You will obviously wear the hospital gown for your surgery and just change into what ever is best for you after. Hope all goes well for you and here's to a speedy recovery.

Hi I had a THR 2 weeks ago today I found nighties that come to about your knee with a short or cap sleeve are best, you will need both hands at first to hold on to frames/rails ect so a knee length nighty make using the loo easier once your up and gives you the right amout of dignity while still in bed. Hope this helps and I hope all goes well for you.

Found knee length nightshirt good. If it is a reasonably robust fabric you can totter off to the loo in the middle of the night without dressing gown - I found that when I needed to go I needed to get there for the first few days!

I wore jogging pants and comfy tops once the physios really got busy, easy to get on and move around in. Gives you chance to practice before you go home - the key is operated leg is first on and last off. The long shoe horn is a more versatile gadget than you might think - great for flicking folded duvets and taking socks off.

Good luck

Sorry Amnesia..just noticed your thread says girls only ....duh!!

Ah thanks loads to all of you. That's really helpful. Always go to the people who've been and gone and done it!

Don't think u will have drains or a catheter I didn't and had a walk to the loo about an hour after op. I wore leggings coz couldn't fit pants on coz forgot there would be a big dressing on my bum lol. Because of antibiotics also got thrush so be warned and get it sorted as soon as. Goes hand in hand with antibiotics I'm afraid . I felt a little less sick getting dressed and gav me a wee practice how to do it before I went home 3 days later. Hope that helps. Xx good luck

This just proves what's been said before...common practice in every hospital and with every surgeon is different...we all get slightly different advice snd we all heal and recover at different rates...one thing is for sure....the op is not a fraction as bad as the thought if it is and not half as bad as the pain of the dicky hip joint was !!

Keep 'em coming......

chris

I found a nightdress best with a jersey dressing gown. I did have a drain and couldn't have managed pajamas. Also going to the loo you won't be able to lean forward to pull up pjs. My ward was actually cold so I wished I'd packed a thick cardigan - I imagined it would be like an oven so had nothing. I tried to get my loose trousers on when I came home but couldn't because of the swelling so was glad I had packed track pants.

I am 10 days post THR left side! I was told to bring in nighties and dresses for daytime, no trousers! These did prove to be the best! I didn't have a drain or a catheter and came home on day 2! The operation has been the best thing ever after the pain I was in! I am only walking with one crutch now, well pleased with myself! Good luck, hope all is well! Angie

Hi Amnesia3637, 

I know this is an older post, but I just wanted to tell you about my personal experiences. I wore Reboundwear after my surgery, and it truely made things a lot easier. It's special pants and shirts that have a lot of zippers, so you don't even need to take them off for certain medical procedures. In my opinion, it was the best option for both privacy and efficiency. 

Hi Amnesia

I wore a cotton t shirt and baggy PJ bottoms it won't irritate your wound and cotton keeps you cool. 

Hi Amnesia,

I brought in a mid thigh nightie and a couple of dresses for the day, however I didn't wear any of them. I stayed in my hospital gown and dressing gown during my stay. But I was completely sick throughout due to the morphine and codeine, so my situation was slightly different. I also had a catheter, such a nice look when that bag is strapped to your leg as the physio is walking you up and down the corridor.....😠

Hi there

Comfy nightdress kneelength is perfect tee shirt fabric is the best as you

can pull it round easier when lying down to get comfy

Pyjama bottoms would be more annoying going to the toilet with walker or sticks as for some reason we tend to go to the loo more often at after

the op .

I don't wear jogging trousers but did buy elastic waisted trousers because

of swelling I was told to expect and if in a hurry u don't need to worry

about zips but if u wear skirts elastic waists will be best

I also Baught a wide foot slipper as was told feet would swell and they

recomend full slipper and wide foot was perfect for a few weeks then I

was able to go back to normal trousers and slippers

I was also advised to buy a pair of shoes that I was comfy in but had not worn as I would not be walking like I did before the op I think all these

things were great for me but remember we are all differant and it's

what suits the individual but a lot of common sense is usually what is

best.

I was glad of the advice I was given and have now after 11 weeks

the only aid I use is the grabber to lift things of the floor and I like to

take a folding stick with me when I go out incase I walk too far and

feel I need my security stick .

I wish you all the best for your op and a speedy and painfree recovery