geronimo 52 Posted August 18, 2015 For the first week or so after surgery it's advised that we wear loose fitting clothing. I could just get stretchy sweatpants, but I was hoping for something a little more... stylish? Anyone have any ideas or suggestions for loose fitting pants/shirt other than sweatpants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted August 18, 2015 i wore a sundress. didn't want anything like a elastic band around my stomach. get yourself a mumu lol or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbfn 67 Posted August 18, 2015 For the first week or so after surgery it's advised that we wear loose fitting clothing. I could just get stretchy sweatpants, but I was hoping for something a little more... stylish? Anyone have any ideas or suggestions for loose fitting pants/shirt other than sweatpants? I see you posted this in the "men only" section but it popped up when I searched for new content since my last visit. I'm not a sweatpants kinda person and wanted something a bit tidier to wear in those initial weeks and found some soft cotton cargo pants. My surgery was mid-winter so I found them both comfy and warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted August 18, 2015 i wore a sundress. didn't want anything like a elastic band around my stomach. get yourself a mumu lol or something like that. I don't think that's going to work for any of us. The good news, Geronimo, is that everything you own will be looser. Under Armor long sweatpants and t-shirts are what I'm going to be wearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDB 800 Posted August 18, 2015 I lived in flannel pajamas... but did not go out much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowalking 10,790 Posted August 18, 2015 Oh I think guys in sundresses is hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IncredibleShrinkingMan 437 Posted August 18, 2015 I never threw anything out from my thinner late-teen years. Definitely just pulled all of those out of the attic. Loose-fitting is stuff is already causing problems. And I'm finding that when I wear clothes from the most recent times prior to surgery, none of the weight loss shows. It just looks dumb. So even dealing with something being tight for a little while is probably worth it. If you do have to buy new clothes, buy on the tight side, and eventually it'll be the perfect fit, and then eventually a little saggy. I don't think there is a different stylistic method that applies post-WLS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted August 18, 2015 I wore a sundress home then I went back to jean shorts the next day. My incisions are all above my belly button so I could wear regular pants no issue. The only problem I had was my bra rubbing my center incision but I kept it covered and that was it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geronimo 52 Posted August 18, 2015 Hrmmm all good suggestions. I was thinking an oversized trench coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted August 18, 2015 I wore a sundress home then I went back to jean shorts the next day. My incisions are all above my belly button so I could wear regular pants no issue. The only problem I had was my bra rubbing my center incision but I kept it covered and that was it. Not likey to work for guys reading this thread unless they are having the Bruce Jenner operation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDB 800 Posted August 18, 2015 Dub, very funny. I guess this is major surgery, so while they are in there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted August 18, 2015 @@gowalking - Get a kilt -- "If it's not Scottish, IT'S CRAP" [NOTE: This is an old Saturday Night Live Joke for anyone under 45]. Seriously, I was in Mexico and brought cargo shorts in hospital with elastic in waist band. And then had pants with elastic band for the plane ride home. Just wore t-shirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted August 18, 2015 @ and Dub - No appendicktamies, not going to happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted August 19, 2015 @ and Dub - No appendicktamies, not going to happen Good deal. Was starting to wonder with all the mumu-sundress suggestions. I can hear the screaming protests just as the anesthesia takes over, "No.....not there.....not my junk......just my stomach" and then it's lights out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigHarleyGuy1 149 Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks for the advice y'all. I am going shopping with the wife today. I will be looking of some loose fitting, but fashionable sundresses and "mumu's". Where do you get those in size 3x with 48" waist ? Thanks, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites