Surgery in two days in other country tips pleaaase

[malauraa 2]

Hi,
I’m actually from Paraguay and I’m getting my surgery done in Brazil. Any tips on what to pack for the first 10 days? I don’t even know how many sizes I might change and what clothes I will tolerate. I’m also starting to get very nervous PLEASE any tips of any kind are welcome

[MargoCL 677]

How long will you be gone? Just the 10 days?

I stayed local for my surgery and packed very lightly for my overnight hospital stay and my week at home I stayed in loose comfy clothes. The following week I returned to work and still remained in loose clothing because anything "touching" me was an irritant. So for 2 weeks I lived in maxi skirts and dresses.
Weight loss is different for everyone, I came home from hospital (30 hrs later) weighing 5 lbs more than when I went in and it took 3 days too lose those 5 # and another 5 to lose 5 more.

[malauraa 2]

Yes, Just the 10 days than I’m coming Home and back to Brazil for the 20 day checkup. So I should take clothes that is currently loose because there won’t be much difference in the first 10 days? I was wondering if I could use jeans for the flight back home but from your response I’m guessing it’s a no

[Lynn Cannon 49]

No jeans for sure. I wore yoga pants after that I cuts two slits in so they were comfy and not pressing on my stomach. Best of luck!

[MargoCL 677]

12 hours ago, malauraa said:

Yes, Just the 10 days than I’m coming Home and back to Brazil for the 20 day checkup. So I should take clothes that is currently loose because there won’t be much difference in the first 10 days? I was wondering if I could use jeans for the flight back home but from your response I’m guessing it’s a no

you can wear jeans, but I doubt you will be comfortable. Honestly I would just wear something comfortable. I don't know how long your flight is, but honestly the last thing you want is to be on a plane with restricting clothes. I would also make sure you pack a bottle to keep full with Water. You will definitely want to drink as much water as possible (even though your body will resist) this will help prevent blood clots.

[malauraa 2]

On 09/26/2018 at 07:25, MargoCL said:

you can wear jeans, but I doubt you will be comfortable. Honestly I would just wear something comfortable. I don't know how long your flight is, but honestly the last thing you want is to be on a plane with restricting clothes. I would also make sure you pack a bottle to keep full with Water. You will definitely want to drink as much Water as possible (even though your body will resist) this will help prevent blood clots.

Thanks for all your tips!!

[Frustr8 7,886]

So @malauraa how are you healing now, been several months and I hope things are going well for you!