beingdina 64 Posted June 12, 2018 On 02/27/2018 at 06:07, Bhageerah said: No, for reasons already stated my Dr does not want his patients to stay overnight. Not only that but everyone admitted for surgery and goes under automatically gets labeled as a high fall risk for legal reasons. That means that you are unable to walk or get out of your bed without the assistance of a nurse. Which also means that you do not walk around right after surgery. He prefers to send his patients home due to less rates of infection, more movement, and its generally better for the patient. I actually preferred this method because I slept in my own bed and had my swallow test and was able to eat ice chips not long after coming out of surgery. Wife and I both work in healthcare and trust me you do not want to stay in the hospital longer than you have to! This is good info! I was wondering this myself. I’m doing self pay outpatient and was curious how it was possible. Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numbheart 108 Posted June 20, 2018 No undies for 2 days. After removing the catheter, I just wore my regular panty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted June 21, 2018 Well that's good to know, now I can resume my other PreSurgery worries and nightmare dreams.😪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pearldrop 164 Posted June 21, 2018 I was offered the paper undies but went without. I find it easier to not worry about undies until after my first shower after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyngolean 81 Posted September 22, 2018 My surgeon relayed that it could be done as same day surgery also, about the same risks as a gall bladder removal which is typically same day as long as it's done laproscopically (and not open). My surgeon prefers patients stay overnight due to feeling that managing the symptoms post op can be tricky, and the nurses do a good job of helping you figure out how to manage your pain and stay hydrated and any other things that might come up that first night. I have to say I had a great experience and was happy to have the watchful eyes of the nursing staff. I am biased though as I am a nurse myself. 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chevron 49 Posted September 26, 2018 When I had my plication done, i wore some but I can’t remember if they were my own or those disposable hospital ones. The plication came undone so I had to have it reversed, and I remember I didn’t wear any for the that procedure. I was unsure if I was meant to or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xoxococojay 842 Posted September 26, 2018 They give you a gown and you’re butterball naked under- the end lol. 2 FluffyChix and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted September 28, 2018 Love the phrase " Butterball🍗 Naked" describes the way you are during surgery! 1 xoxococojay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessLess 1,163 Posted September 29, 2018 I’m bringing the comfortable cotton undies I wear during my time of the month and some loose PJ/yoga pants for after I can change. 1 April Marie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted October 8, 2018 And I hope things go perfect for your surgery, just like I wish EVERYBODY a wonderful experience and a fantabulous healing!😛👍💥🌟💢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrankyMagpie 509 Posted October 8, 2018 Aunt Flo showed up the night before surgery, for me, so I got to wear the special underpants with a hospital-issued pad. They appeared to have been cut? at some point? when I got up to my room, at which point I changed into my own undies and pad. (My team doesn't do catheters.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linda Cooney 34 Posted October 12, 2018 Pick something loose to come home in and you won’t care whether or not your have them on until you go home. Ask for two hospital gowns. Wear one correctly and the other like a bathrobe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brttnyj89 30 Posted October 22, 2018 I wore comfy clothes when I had my surgery. When I was in my gown I was naked! 🙈 However I did wear a pair of granny panties on the way there and home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelleOfBatonRouge 80 Posted October 24, 2018 During the surgery I had on a gown and hospital-provided compression stockings to help with blood clots. It was bit awkward having the nurse yank those up my thigh with no undies on. After the surgery I stayed in both. I had brought a change of clothes and undies but didn't feel well enough to put them on until the next day. I was only allowed to walk when I was going to the restroom, so I went to the restroom a lot throughout the night. My bare butt was flashing to the world and I was too sore, tired, and disoriented to care. At least my mom says I have a cute butt. 2 ForMyChildren and Neenaof4 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted October 24, 2018 We mamas always feel that way, mama skunks think their babies smell sweet, mama dingoes think their pups are cute, mama's are just that way, after all WE MADE YOU, no matter how old you are, we got Pride of Ownership!👩👧👶 1 ForMyChildren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites