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Hospital gown was much easier. I asked for a 2nd gown and wore that backwards to create a bathrobe, so I could walk the halls without giving a show.

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Hospital gown the first night. I took a shower in the am and put my own clothes on.

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I wore the hospital gown the first night and then the next day when they said I could go home, I took a shower and put on my own comfy clothes. (no bra! haha)

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Hospital gown. I had an IV pole to maneuver and a drain to deal with. Hospital gowns are designed to accommodate that, your regular clothes are not. Plus, do you want to get blood, IV Fluid, drainage on your own clothes? I didn't! Just get a second gown and wear it facing backward when you go out walking the halls. That way you won't accidentally flash your fellow patients and their visitors.

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i wore a hospital gown on top and once the foley was out, put my own lounge pants on to make walking the halls easier

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The shower in the hospital ended up feeling amazing. I had a lot more energy once I showered. I spent two days in the hospital and showered the day after surgery. I would totally take the shower if you can. It helps with pain and feeling normal again.

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I skipped the hospital shower as well, but wonder if I would have felt better if I'd taken one? I definitely say wear the hospital gown--i went through a couple of johnnies because my drain and wick would leak on them. I definitely was glad not to have that ick on my own stuff.

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I wore the gown plus some paper undies they gave me because I was near the end of my menstrual cycle(sorry tmi) and then brought a robe to drape over my backside.

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2 gowns. I felt fine. I showered before I went home.

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Two gowns but brought clean clothes to go home in I also brought my own slippers to walk the halls. I too had a shower before going home gave me the energy to get home.

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two hospital gowns - one in the front and one in the back.

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