Post Surgery Needs for Out-of-State Surgery

[Oregon Rose 2]

Hi-

I am wondering if the incisions will be sore? Will a bra, waist level panties, or elastic-waisted pajamas irritate the incisions or make my stomach sore? Advise is appreciated regarding what kind of clothes to bring. :confused:

I will be staying in a hotel for a week after surgery. Any advise about what to bring beside a good book?

Best wishes :smile1:

[Ruthi 60]

Elastic wont be a problem I wore sun dresses alot after surgery but stretch pants were fine too. No problem with bras even with underwires. I wouldnt recommend tight blue jeans with metal buttons or snaps, They can be painful when sitting

[*susan* 1,709]

Like Ruthi said, I had no problems with my underwire bras at all. I just made sure to take loose clothing, like sweatpants. I also took shoes I could just slip my feet into so I wouldn't have to try and bend over to tie them.

If you have a laptop, I would definitely take it, after all, you want to stay in contact with us! :confused:

[Malaika 50]

I didn't have any trouble with my incisions except where the drain bag was and it was tender. However, Rosebud2 clued me in to ask Dr. Aceves to make the top incision below the bra line because she had a lot of trouble with that incision. Dr. Aceves reply "that is where I put the liver retractor. If I can make it lower, I will. If not, I won't." Luckily, he was able to make it lower and so I had no trouble with my underwire bra rubbing on it. As for everything else Ruthi and Susan said, I concur!

[MacMadame 81]

But I did have problems with my underwires. I think it depends on where your incisions end up. I would bring loose clothes that don't put a lot of pressure you on. You'll be swollen from IV fluids when you get out of the hospital so loose clothes will fit better and be less binding.

I would bring stuff to entertain yourself... books, mags, a laptop. You'll be doing some walking but you won't be out exploring the city ... you probably won't have the energy for that.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I had the energy for it. I walked all over the place. I was so bored in the hospital.

I wore tee shirts with no bra at all. I really don't need one. I am not endowed in that area. I had jammie pants that were loose around the waist and flip flops. I also wore

this cotton duster/robe thing a lot . It zipped up the front.

[Malaika 50]

Hi-Any advise about what to bring beside a good book?

Best wishes :smile1:

If you like music - bring an Ipod or something to listen to your music; especially if your surgery is in Mexico - sometimes the TV stations leave a bit to be desired. I also brought my DS Lite - I didn't use it, but had it in the event that I wasn't able to use my laptop.