ashleytn 48 Posted October 1, 2012 I know to take comfy loose clothes. But did you change out of your gown and into your clothes when you got into your room? And ladies..did you put in a sports bra or any bra? I ask because I can't stand to go braless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleyxx 277 Posted October 1, 2012 I only stayed in the hospital for one night but I put my PJ bottoms that night then the next day I put on a sports bra and a shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LA_dreamer 54 Posted October 1, 2012 I planned on changing but my oversized hospital gown was ok. I didn't feel like bothering with changing clothes. And I definitely didn't care about a bra at that time. I didn't even wear one on the ride home. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LessofKelly 62 Posted October 1, 2012 It wasn't worth it for me to change. Between the catheter and Jp drain I couldn't have worn pajama pants anyway. Gown in the front, gown in the back, socks. That's all you really need. (and clean underwear). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleytn 48 Posted October 1, 2012 Luckily I will not have a catheter. But I'm not sure about the drain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namada 37 Posted October 2, 2012 I spent 2 nights in the hospital and was allowed to shower and change the morning after surgery. They removed the catheter at that time. Was much more comfortable in my own clothes. I also wore a bra. Not really comfortable in public without one. Probably didnt help that I work at the hospital where I had surgery and didn't really want visitors to see me in a gown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEZ1975 170 Posted October 2, 2012 I didn't have a drain or catheter, and I never changed clothes. The gown was so much easier to wear than clothes. I wore the same sweats home that I wore to check in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amykins 202 Posted October 3, 2012 I wore my own nightgown as soon as they let change. Theirs just seemed too hot and heavy. I brought a bra that I planned to wear but I was so swollen in the rib cage area that it hurt to breathe when I wore it. I would recommend getting one a size larger if you can. I would have been more comfortable doing my laps if I had been able to wear a bra. I was finally able to wear it on the flight home 3 days later but it was about a week before it felt comfortable again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindaS 316 Posted October 3, 2012 I had a drain, but I was still able to wear my yoga-style pants. I really liked that because I didn't have to worry about showing off my butt when walking the halls. I did keep the hospital gown on top until it was time to go home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl68 1,172 Posted October 4, 2012 I know to take comfy loose clothes. But did you change out of your gown and into your clothes when you got into your room? And ladies..did you put in a sports bra or any bra? I ask because I can't stand to go braless. I'm not comfortable going braless either, I ordered a zip in the front sports bra so I don't have to fuss with it in the hospital. 1 ashleyxx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
