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Nightwear after THR - girls only

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Amnesia3637
Amnesia3637

Anyone who's had a THR - what should I take to wear in hospital? Never wear anything in bed at home but that's not a good look in a busy ward! I know I have to take loose clothes in to wear when up and about but what 's the best nightwear to take, bearing in mind drains and catheters post-op?

Cheers M'dears.

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  • alice85142
    alice85142 Amnesia3637

    Posted

    As another hippie has posted...knee length nighties ( which I normally hate) but for practical reasons....catheter/drain checking you etc etc.   It is so warm in the wards that you shouldn't need a dressing gown unless you are wearing filmsy nighties..  all are in the same boat.

    ​Very best of luck..it is daunting isn't it but everyone is so kind and have seen it all so many times.  I was so nervous it was V

    • alice85142
      alice85142

      Posted

      sorry :contiuned: I was so nervous and this site was such a blessing the days and hours before the op.

      Ali

  • belleAUSSydney
    belleAUSSydney Amnesia3637

    Posted

    I went in unexpectedly after an accident, so had nothing. I wore the bog-standard hospital gown that opened at the back. Went commando the whole time. I had my own room, so privacy wasn't an issue. The one and only time I hobbled to the tea room, I just held the gown closed at the back...
  • luvinlex
    luvinlex Amnesia3637

    Posted

    It *is* funny how old this thread is and people are still posting! I went on a shopping spree to get all the things I'd need. The bathroom, tub, raised toilet seat.. but on the same shopping trip, I got myself 2 new gowns. I got two of my favorite gowns from Eileen West. I normally get white 100% cotton because it can be bleached and I just think white is clean looking. I like white towels, etc.. I got a second one with a very pale pattern. I have about 4-5 of these and they are all cotton, don't make you feel hot, loose, easy to raise for whatever reason, and really pretty. You know? I have NO CLUE what I wore home... seriously. A nice soft robe without a belt ( trip hazard ) but maybe a zipper or buttons. I ended up just living in these nightgowns! They're especially good if you sweat at night or have a sudden hot flash. You can throw off your robe and there you go. Nice and cool. They feel like nice cotton sheets, only thinner. About $75 each. But, your worth it. 
    • linda38528
      linda38528 luvinlex

      Posted

      Thanks. I think that the thread continues because it is a woman's issue and - at least in my experience - it is simply not covered in briefings/consultations.

      It is interesting reading the conversations on this blog - most patients seem to be from warmer climates. At -29 in Ottawa today, the discussions about how to cover up are more about bundling and boots for getting back and forth (I am very glad that my boots have zips)!

      Never-the-less, I appreciate the specific in-hospital advice and will indulge in some retail therapy to address this. A friend of mine found that a quarter bed rail really helped with getting in and out of bed so I am renting one of those as well as this is the single element that worries me the most (I am a frequent riser at night) :-((

      Thank you for your entries - 'luv' your perspective.         

  • Worriedgirl29
    Worriedgirl29 Amnesia3637

    Posted

    I went shopping the other day and bought a couple of nighties... Jogging bottoms and I've got t shirts to wear too. Also slippers! Is this ok?

    What about the underwear thing? I think I would feel uncomfortable not wearing any but wait and see. You never know.

    I didn't think I would have a catheter in, no one at the hospital has mentioned this so far.

    • DawnHU5-UK
      DawnHU5-UK Worriedgirl29

      Posted

      I had a catheter in because I just couldn't wee after the op. I ended up lying on bed pans for a while and I just couldn't do it. It got to the point where my bladder was so full it became uncomfortable and that's when they fitted the catheter. Such relief!

      As for knickers, I wore the big disposable ones that the hospital provided. Although I think it's fair to say that at that point I didn't really care!

      Hope all goes well with your op. X

  • amy371978
    amy371978 Amnesia3637

    Posted

    I had a drain in wound but no catheter. Had mid thigh nightie based on what pre op assessment nurses advised and it was definitely the best thing. I wouldn't not have wanted to wear TEDS under PJ's and for the drain it was more practical.
  • alice85142
    alice85142 Amnesia3637

    Edited

    Yes I too had a drain but also a catheter..which I was grateful for but had been dreading.. so a short nightie was practical  for the nurses to do what was required.

    ​Thinking of the pre op Hippies due this week..I remmeber the aprehension but also the massive support on this site...which helped too...always someone there 24hrs a day.

    Alice

  • lors23
    lors23 Amnesia3637

    Posted

    I took nighties and a couple of pairs of lose pj bottoms. Mostly was in my nighty as its hsrd to get into pj bottoms for the first 3 days. But l would advise nighties for us ladies because of where the wound is.
  • Jany12
    Jany12 Amnesia3637

    Posted

    I am. so glad for your comment. i am having my hip replacement on the 8th June. i was so worried but your response at how well you are healing has made me feel a bit better. what was the pain like after the op and the days after

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