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What clothes to take into hospital for TKR

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eileen88018
eileen88018

Just wandering what to take into hospital for my TKR thought it was just nighties and dressing gown but been told to wear loose clothing for day time and flat shoes any ideas.....would you wear knee length shorts so as not to cover the wound or loose trousers HELP

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  • debbbie50246
    debbbie50246 eileen88018

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    V hi when I had my knee replacement I got some cheap jogging bottoms loose ones and I also wore a pair of sketchers I must've admit they were the best thing I bought slip on ones good luck with your op mine was last May and it's giving me my life back

    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 debbbie50246

      Posted

      Yer I was thinking if taking my sketches in with some knee length shorts thanks debbie
  • matt86423
    matt86423 eileen88018

    Posted

    I think I ran around the hospital naked saying I love my new knee, I love my new knee. 
  • matt86423
    matt86423 eileen88018

    Posted

    The V.A. issued me a very loose fitting whatever and some paper foot covers. Nothing else.  So in regard to where you have it done, you many not have a choice. That thing I wore for 2 days was very revealing and there was no place to hide. No wonder the nurses were chasing me!
    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 matt86423

      Posted

      Ha ha ha matt so funny don't think I'll be running around naked it's a mixed ward but you never know depends on what's in the medication they give me lol

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX eileen88018

    Posted

    And before you even leave, make sure you have some of these for tub, shower and toilet areas...  This is a MUST HAVE for home!!!
    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      I'm lucky my husband is a bathroom fitter so got all the handy bits thanks Marco

  • ellen57898
    ellen57898 eileen88018

    Posted

    A raised toilet seat, walker and cane for at home. Also if you have steps and are planning on camping downstairs in a recliner, make sure you pack a downstairs bag (toothbrush, change of clothes, pillows,) I am sure you can think of other stuff to keep yourself comfortable.

    Don't know if any one else has told you to take a charger for your phone/tablet to hospital. I also took an extension cord.

    Best to you

    • eileen88018
      eileen88018 ellen57898

      Posted

      Thanks ellen I've just downloaded some books on my I pad got my charger packed they've said there's no wi fi at the hospital 😠 my husband is gonna be my slave for a few weeks ha ha

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