what to wear after op

Hi

I took two night shirts, 1 pair loose jogging bottoms, 4 t-shirts, underwear.

What I actually needed, 2 t-shirts, 1 night shirt, underwear and the joggers I wore to hospital.

It was just like going on holiday and taking far far too much with me!

Hope this helps!

Paula

My hospital insisted on nighties & dresses so they don't have to help you get dressed. It's pretty difficult getting trousers on after the op but they  teach you how to do it using a grabber. 

If you do take trousers you need them to be loose fitting. Light weight jogging bottoms are ideal. 

 

I knew I was only going to be in the hospital for 4 days so I didn't bring alot of clothing with me. Loose fitting jog pants, tee shirts, underwear and socks mainly, anything that was easy to put on and loose fitting. The first day I  spent in the hospital provided gown so they could get to the incision to remove the drain and change the dressing on my incision. I would also bring slip on type shoes as they will have you up and walking fairly soon after the procedure. Toothbrush, hairbrush, makup ( ok I wanted to not look like a vombie haha ) and phone/tablet charger was a must. 

Thanks for your replies I seem to be on the right lines lol.

hello ... I was in the hospital for 4 nights which I knew in advance - just like Paula I took 2 sleep shirts, 4 t-shirts and actually 2 loose sweat pants ... the hospital room is warm so I needed the change of shirts ... I also took a robe with me for the night-going-to-the-loo outings, socks and sturdy slip ons !  they were very helpful though and patient ...the benefit of a small regional hospital, I guess - I also took some lavendel oil with me for comfort ...  Oh, and some snacks to tie me over in between meals ... visiting hours were late afternoon and I was not always sure if anybody would come ....   

I went in the clothes I wanted to put on coming home - loose top, cardigan, loose elasticated waist jogging type bottoms but the type with NO CUFF at the bottom of the leg. This makes them easy to get on and off - very easy with a grabber.

Other than that slippers, undies and two nighties plus washing stuff.

Certainly didn't need any extra clothes. You don't need socks or tights as you'll be wearing compression socks. Even though I have the tight and sock putter on aids I just never used them for the whole 6 weeks after the op.

Even if you have sickness in hospital they will give you one of their nighties is needed.

A mobile phone is great - keeps you in touch with the outside world. However the best bit is talking to the other patients on the ward and getting some camaraderie going - I found that very supportive.

I BROUGHT SILKY SLEEP PANTS, THEY MADE IT EASY TO MOVE AROUND IN BED. I ALSO BROUGHT AN EXTENTION CORD FOR MY PHONE/CHARGER OULETS ARE JUST TO FAR AWAY TO USE PHONE WHILE CHARGING.

Don't forget lots to read and as I had wifi my daughter signed me up to her netflix so I could watch a film any time. It proved useful as I couldn't sleep on my back and was watching the hobbit at 3-00am one morning, with headphones but I did have my own room!

i bought a couple of pairs of soft pj bottoms. nice and loose but nothing to catch on crutches. i did take a long skirt to come home in but i kept catching my crutches in the bottom and didnt feel safe so went home in stripey pj trousers. stylish eh? maybe not but comfortable and perfectly adequate for the 20 mins drive home. 

Hi Gillcat,

For me I found that loose tops and bottoms that came to my knee and or miscalf were best for me. I cannot stand how gowns ride up while laying in the hospital bed. A mid-calf robe was nice for rehab. It was mentioned in my joint class that silky fabrics help us slide in and out of bed easily.

I wore a soft dress home after, but I had a 300 mile trip home and that was the most comfortable for me.

Sure hope the best for you!

💛 Dawn, USA