MY husband and I went shopping the other day for something for me to wear right after surgery. All I have is pj's, and I don't imagine they will be too comfy on my incisions. Anyway, I am leaning towards a couple of house dresses, but my husband thinks the snaps may rub against the incisions. So I didn't get either yet! Any thoughts on this HUGE dilemma! LOL!

I got a long robe that zipped up the front. It didn't rub or bother me at all. I would definitely get something that opens in the front because it's easier when you're hooked up to an IV. I was in the hospital for a few days and definitely would have had trouble pulling a shirt or nightgown over my head.

Everyone is different, but that's my 2 cents.

~Cheri

I also had a long gown with a zipper in the front and some really baggy sweats to wear home.

Either is fine.

You're incisions will be covered, so really not a problem! I agree with the zippered robe!

I didnt bring either. I just stayed i the gown till the next am when they started taking iv's etc out then I put on a big tee and a pair of loose yoga pants.

Never thought about trying to pull something over my head! Thanks for the suggestions. Off to look for a long robe with a zipper.....just hope I can find a lightweight one, as I am usually VERY hot!

Paid $12 for one at Walmart didn't want to spend to much.

I ended up with a pullover gown with pockets and no sleeves because I am always hot too! Got it on just fine with the IV because they unhooked my IV when I went to the restroom anyway. It was awesome!

Good luck with your shopping!

What about a robe with the metal buttons instead (since you are unsure about the zipper).

I'm so excited for you. My health insurance requires that I take 12 weeks of classes on how to eat healthy and exercise after surgery. My last class is the 23rd, then I will see a surgeon. Hopefully soon after, I will making the same decisions you are!

I just wore the hospital gown the entire time. Any time something icky got on it I just traded it out for a few one.

Are oversized yoga pants OK? I'm worried about the incision but I hate having my tushie hanging out in the hospital gowns. LOL

When I was wearing the hospital gown for day 1 they just gave me another one to put on backwards to hide my tushy!!

My hospital gown was big enough for two other people!!! I had to wrap it around twice to keep from tripping!

I wore yoga pants and a tee home w/the me...oh and a sports bra to keep my girls off of my incision.

When I finally woke up, I was in the hospital gown. I hit my "Goody Button" (morphine), & called my nurse to unhook my IV so I could shower, cause I felt yucky...I showered with no problem. The incisions were glued, not stiched & were covered with a clear, waterproof adhesive that came off on it's own 1 1/2 weeks out. I put on my fave big tee shirt & my SpongeBob PJ pants & fuzzy socks! I was super comfy for the 2 day stay. I don't think most folks realize how high up the incisions are. All 5 of mine are high up on my tummy, and couldn't be rubbed by waistbands, etc...I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm still wearing loose comfy clothes to work. The only downer about the whole experience was that I couldn't have ANYTHING by mouth until after my leak test, 23 hours after surgery! I washed my mouth out after I brushed my teeth, but boy was I happy to see that crushed ice!!!