I have up to a 9 hr flight by myself to get home after my sleeve on the 28th, and it scares me to think about the discomfort of it all.

First of all to sit with my arms crossed so I don't get into other passengers seat space, and secondly, what to eat and drink and then have run to the biffy so frequently and all that? Lastly, with several stops and changing planes and waits in airports, what gets one thru it without too much discomfort?

Argggh! Seems daunting to me now, any advice?

I bought two cotton jersey long night gowns with sleeves because I was afraid of elastic around my waist after surgery. Boy was I glad I did.

My lowest incision near my waist hurt the worst and is still very tender.

I also brought a dress and slip. I wore it home from the hospital, to my post-op doctor's appointment, and on my flight home. There is no way I would have wanted elastic anywhere near my waist. Be sure to wear below the waist panties.

If you don't have a dress, just buy something cheap or wear supper, super lose pants.

The bra was never an issue for me.

Great advice! I always wear gowns for sleeping anyway, so that checked good - I do have stretch fabric panties that fit below the waist - so good there too.

I found a black stretch fabric skirt I had put away years ago, (I don't do skirts as a rule) and the elastic is totally shot around the waist so it is shaped like a big tube. I may have to pin it to the bottom of my bra to keep it from sailing off me while walking but I fill it up pretty good sitting.

Decided to wear that with a loose top - I'll have someone take a pic of me in it going home. teehee. Just can't justify spending more money on a dress so big that I will never wear again. (yes I know - I am a cheapie. Goes with the territory of being this old and brought up partly thru the depression yrs.)

Thanks again for sharing what worked for you!! Much appreciated, and thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I am grateful to you all!

Cheers,

Donna:001_cool:

Bookgirl, I am having surgery on the 30th with Aceves. I think there are like 7 of us around a day or two from each other.Hope to get to meet you!

Hey, many of you on this thread are really close to your surgery date. Here's wishing all of you the very best surgery and a quick recovery.

Let us know how you are doing!

Thank you Oregon Rose. I don't have a lap top but, I will post as soon as I get home.

Thanks Oregon Rose,

looking so forward to the experience. Crazy, huh?

Cheers,

Donna

Thank you for the well wishes! The countdown has begun, can't wait to meet you ladies!