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Wal Mart' date=' Walgreens, and CVS carries the spray, mouthwash, and toothpaste[/quote']

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I haven't had my surgery yet. But when I had a hysterectomy I used the hospital gown and I took my gown which I never used because of all the stuff attached to me. I bought the pj's that were cute capri looking pants with a cute shirt I bought them a little big because the stomach gets swollen. As far as undies the hospital gave me mesh underwear which were great because it didn't have the elastic and didn't hurt the belly. They also suggested I buy bigger panties. Oh and I know many people don't like them but I bought crocks to take to the hospital. They worked perfect. You don't have to worry about bending over to put them as well as reducing the chances of falling because of the skid free sole.

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I wonder if anyone can answer my question about................underwear! Can you wear them during surgery? I could when I had my lapband. The one thing I will feel weird about is if I can not wear them.

Funny I can't remember if I wore underwear or not??? I know I put clean ones on to go to the hospital that morning...hmm I wonder who took them off? Maybe I did, I'm pretty sure I woke up with them on. Once you're in lala land you won't really feel weird or anything for that matter :)

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Amazon, I honestly do not remember. Sorry.

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I packed some Night shirts and a comfy dressing gown, although my surgery has been put on hold.

When I had a hysterectomy the Night shirts were so much more comfortable esp with a catheter in.

One of mine is a full button shirt.

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I wonder if anyone can answer my question about................underwear! Can you wear them during surgery? I could when I had my lapband. The one thing I will feel weird about is if I can not wear them.

They gave me some to put on some paper things that didn’t go past my hips so I had nothing on lol

I asked if I could wear my own they said no it’s a sterile room and they don’t allow it they even give me foam throw away slippers to wear while walking down there that were removed and binned.

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Wal Mart' date=' Walgreens, and CVS carries the spray, mouthwash, and toothpaste[/quote']

Not in Wisconsin. I can't find the Stuff at any Walgreens but as much as I loathe Wal-mart, I'm willing to take the leap, risk my pride and go get it. :)

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I usually use PJ's when I'm away from home but was thinking today that maybe a nightgown would be better due to the incisions. Does it really matter?

I just bought two nightgowns (I'm a lounge pants/t-shirt girl). I figure they will be comfortable at home and cute if I get any visitors :)

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I wore the gown the whole time... Way more practical with all the things you're hooked up to in the beginning... Went home in sweats and a big tee. You will be swollen like crazy! I just spent 4 days in the hosp with a bowel obstruction and I can't believe how pumped full of fluids I am... Probably gained 10 pounds of water... My skin hurt from stretching!

Kimmie

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thanks to everyone for the answers about the undies, it doesn't really matter, I will okay either way!!

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They leave you in the hospital gown due to the IV's and having your wounds checked fairly often.

Also, they had my legs in these massagers that prevent blood clots the whole time. They are attached to an air hose.

For these reasons, PJ's would be a NO.

I stayed one day and put on loose pants and a t-shirt to head home.

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