I know this is a crazy question...

[mickie41 3]

So, I am sure I have more important things to worry about then this, call me shallow, lol! I am wondering if I can wear my panties and bra during surgery? If not, then why?

[chunkycharlie 26]

I was thinking of the same thing !! When I had my gall removed by lap , he allowed me my under wear but not my bra because on of the incisions is right in the lower bra line.

Sorry meant "one of the"

[chunkycharlie 26]

If you google photos of "lap chole" you will see what I mean...this is the near exact place your sleeve scars will be with the exception of one extra larger one where they pull the stomach out.

[mickie41 3]

Thank you!

[tjstark 74]

Your own underwear maybe, but I think you just wear the gown and disposable undies in surgery.

[wantingabetterlife 364]

A question is a question and not crazy at all! It is solely up to your doctor and hospital. I only had on a gown. I didn't care one way or the other, just was nervous and wanted it done!

[Invictus 56]

From what I heard, they inserted a Catheter while I was under, so panties would have gotten in the way. Bra will be in the way of at least one incision

Edited August 2, 2015 by Invictus

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I probably shouldn't, but I still have to ask:

Why do you want to wear underwear into the operating room?

[The Candidate 3,215]

I had to take everything off. Just a gown. But once you're settled, you really don't care. ????

[dlmacarthur 10]

The bra is definitely because of the surgery line and the underwear is because of the possibility of a catheter being necessary. Luckily I didn't need a catheter and as soon as I had recovered enough to get up a bit I was allowed to put my own underwear back on (whatever I was most comfortable with). And it's not a dumb question, I wondered too and that's what I was told by the hospital staff

[ssflbelle 829]

Not a dumb question at all and I thank you for asking it. My concern is not the operating room but walking around the floor with my boobs hanging down to my knees. I am not kidding just look at my before pictures and those are with a bra on. If the incision is close to the bra line how soon after surgery were you ladies allowed to wear a bra again?

[cusoon 18]

I made arrangements with the nurses to help me put my underwear and an incontinence pad on as soon as surgery was done. I was worried about leaking when I was getting settled in my room. They were exceptionally cooperative. As soon as I started to come to, my nurse helped me to get situated. As far as a bra... You probably won't be able to wear in the hospital. They check your incisions regularly and a bra is going to interfere. Plus, it's probably going to be very uncomfortable hitting your incisions. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and am still just wearing a pull on sports bra because my regular bras hurt. I'm a 46L, so I'm exceptionally sympathetic of you not wanting your boobs hanging in the hospital. If your hospital has the big gowns, it really won't matter. I promise. By the way... If you're looking for a comfortable and supportive pull on sports bra for after surgery, the best I've found is at http://www.makingitbig.com/product/481/plus-size-bras they come in multiple colors and go up to size 8X.

[mickie41 3]

Thank you all for your replies!

Edited August 3, 2015 by mickie41

[dlmacarthur 10]

I was able to wear a bra again on the trip home without any issue although that was only for a few short hours. I imagine a sports bra would probably be the most comfortable to start with for long periods of time based on where my incisions are anyway.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@ssflbelle I was able to put a bra on just about as soon as I was transferred back to my room after being in the recovery area. A regular bra will hurt the incision -- make sure you get an all cotton bra with no underwire that fastens in front, like this:

http://www.hanes.com/onehanesplace/bra/shop-by-category/all-bras/leading-lady-leisure-bra-20231

checking the incision won't be a problem, you just pull up the bottom band a little if the doctor or nurse needs to see under there.