Nightgown Or Housedress?

[Jswilbur 42]

MY husband and I went shopping the other day for something for me to wear right after surgery. All I have is pj's, and I don't imagine they will be too comfy on my incisions. Anyway, I am leaning towards a couple of house dresses, but my husband thinks the snaps may rub against the incisions. So I didn't get either yet! Any thoughts on this HUGE dilemma! LOL!

[clk 3,519]

I got a long robe that zipped up the front. It didn't rub or bother me at all. I would definitely get something that opens in the front because it's easier when you're hooked up to an IV. I was in the hospital for a few days and definitely would have had trouble pulling a shirt or nightgown over my head.

Everyone is different, but that's my 2 cents.

~Cheri

[andi0120 41]

I also had a long gown with a zipper in the front and some really baggy sweats to wear home.

[Afro_Cyster 74]

Either is fine.

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

You're incisions will be covered, so really not a problem! I agree with the zippered robe!

[kimmy*custis 276]

I didnt bring either. I just stayed i the gown till the next am when they started taking iv's etc out then I put on a big tee and a pair of loose yoga pants.

[Jswilbur 42]

Never thought about trying to pull something over my head! Thanks for the suggestions. Off to look for a long robe with a zipper.....just hope I can find a lightweight one, as I am usually VERY hot!

[andi0120 41]

Paid $12 for one at Walmart didn't want to spend to much.

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

I ended up with a pullover gown with pockets and no sleeves because I am always hot too! Got it on just fine with the IV because they unhooked my IV when I went to the restroom anyway. It was awesome!

Good luck with your shopping!

[Afro_Cyster 74]

What about a robe with the metal buttons instead (since you are unsure about the zipper).

[harvestkid 0]

I'm so excited for you. My health insurance requires that I take 12 weeks of classes on how to eat healthy and exercise after surgery. My last class is the 23rd, then I will see a surgeon. Hopefully soon after, I will making the same decisions you are!

[Bedhead 158]

I just wore the hospital gown the entire time. Any time something icky got on it I just traded it out for a few one.

[Mews 37]

Are oversized yoga pants OK? I'm worried about the incision but I hate having my tushie hanging out in the hospital gowns. LOL

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

When I was wearing the hospital gown for day 1 they just gave me another one to put on backwards to hide my tushy!!

[favoredone 590]

My hospital gown was big enough for two other people!!! I had to wrap it around twice to keep from tripping!

I wore yoga pants and a tee home w/the me...oh and a sports bra to keep my girls off of my incision.