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What nightwear/clothing

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kim26819
kim26819

Hi due to how bladder repair and was thinking what sort of nightwear would be best, suppose front opening so don't have to pull over head and also,best day wear for first few weeks.  Thank you for any help or books I could read is really appreciated

thank you Kim 

 

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  • lizzie60
    lizzie60 kim26819

    Posted

    Gosh I'd never thought about nightwear! Something else to put on my list. I'm on cancellation list for repairs/hysterectomy /fixation and just bought book and dvd by michelle kenway about safe 3x excising after. I think she did an earlier book too just called 'inside out' too so that might have more general stuff in it maybe. Good luck! 😊 xx

  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 kim26819

    Posted

    I took my normal nightwear and pulling over head wasn't any problem. I got dressed on discharge day into my usual clothing I had always worn and did that everyday forth. Your repair will be done vaginally right? You need loose clothing for hysterectomy, but probably nothing special needed for bladder repair. 

  • jo08683
    jo08683 kim26819

    Posted

    Hi Kim, I'm 10 weeks post op for a hysterectomy with anterior repair. Definitely nice loose comfy tracksuit bottoms for a while. I returned to work 2 weeks ago and still find my normal trousers/ day wear a little uncomfortable around the tummy and you don't want anything too tight round your nether regions! Hope all goes well for you, I'm sure it will, it will be a lovely relief once it's done and your on the mend. Look after yourself. Jo x

  • DorryC
    DorryC kim26819

    Posted

    I think anything loose and comfortable would be ok.  If you want nightwear for the hospital, use a nightgown as you will have a catheter.  I think I was just in a hospital gown and I left in yoga pants.

    As for books, I found a book by Sue Croft on recovering from gynaecological surgery.  I bought it as an ebook from amazon in the US and it was ten dollars.  It was also available in the UK.  I thought it was incredibly helpful.

    Best of luck to you - I hope your surgery and recovery go smoothly.

    • kim26819
      kim26819 DorryC

      Posted

      Thank you very much going to buy the book x
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