NikkiRT 265 Posted June 10, 2016 Okay, so this may seem like a silly question but should I bring comfy pj's or a robe to the hospital? Which is most practical? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsSugarbabe 727 Posted June 10, 2016 No such thing as a silly question Robe. You're going to be in a hospital gown most of the time anyway since they'll want to check your incisions, etc. It also makes it easier for staff should they need quick access for any reason. Where are you having your surgery? I'm just north of you Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted June 10, 2016 I agree a robe would be best. They will most likely keep you in a gown. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted June 10, 2016 Neither, just stick with the hospital gowns. When you leave your room to go walking, just put on another hospital gown facing backwards so you don't flash anyone. Hospital gowns are designed to deal with drains, catheters, and IV lines and poles, any or all of which you may have -- your robe or PJ's are not. Also, do you want to get oozing blood, bodily fluids, or IV fluids on your own clothes, or on the hospital's? I say let the hospital deal with that load of laundry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted June 10, 2016 mrsSugarbabe I live in Rock hill so I am having my surgery at Peidmont medical center Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted June 10, 2016 I would say neither. Just use the gown they give you. They will be checking your incisions and other things so it will be easier. But do bring some soft comfy clothes to go home in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted June 10, 2016 Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckydoom 128 Posted June 10, 2016 But slippers, right? Or just rock the awesome socks they give you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sajijoma 1,324 Posted June 10, 2016 I took both and it wasn't til the day I went home that I could even get up to get changed into them because of an oxygen issue. They were great for the ride home though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samara1974 116 Posted June 10, 2016 I brought pajama bottoms and wore those under my gown after surgery to make me more comfortable while walking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted June 11, 2016 I took a new gown and my robe from home. I wanted the smell of "home", not "hospital" next to my skin. I also took my own soap and toiletries . I wanted to smell like "me", not a "hospital patient". I also took my comfy slippers--easy on/off, cell charger, and my rosary (can't hurt, right?) Oh, and a pix of my family. Prayers going up for a joyful journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted June 11, 2016 Okay, so this may seem like a silly question but should I bring comfy pj's or a robe to the hospital? Which is most practical? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I didn't use either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icantbelieveit 955 Posted June 11, 2016 I brought both. Used neither. You will ooze from your sutures. At least I did and it seeped on the gowns. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyAmy 561 Posted June 11, 2016 I couldn't use a robe because they kept an iv in until discharge. However, I was VERY happy to have some jammy shorts to put on under my hospital gown. I felt more "secure" walking. I was glad to have shorts vs pants because I was really hot and they kept those weird leg circulation things on when I was in bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
