I'm not sure if i want to wear loose clothing, or a shapper?

Do I want to be free from clothing contact or a little bit fitted to support my "bowl full of jelly" belly.

Do I want to be free moving or a little bound?

Do I want to wear a little sleeper bra or no bra?

I've heard people say they felt better with a pregnancy belt on.

What did you prefer to wear the first few days after surgery?

I wore the gowns in the hospital, but brought a very loose pair of shorts and a t-shirt to wear home. I also didn't wear an underwire bra for about a week after surgery. But the one thing I didn't go anywhere without for probably 2 weeks was my abdominal binder. I didn't know if the hospital was going to offer me one, so I bought my own beforehand. It was wonderful, really gave my tummy the extra support that it needed.

I wore loose sweats to and from the hospital...since you basically get to the hospital and change into a gown, you could easily wear home the same sweats. Go for comfort, as you don't want things rubbing over the incision sites. Basically what Bobby 46 said! Good luck!!

Chapstick and skippers

You will be in a hospital gown but take a loose robe and slippers for your walks down the hall. Really you won't be too worried about clothes. Just try to be comfortable. Don't take more stuff than you really need.

As soon as i was ready to move, i was able to wear loose sweats and my own tank top, and my own slippers. Bring comfy clothes, you shouldn't have to stay in your hospital gown.

Loose and comfortable is the way to go.

there was no way for me to put on clothes with the leg massagers, and the iv line, i would've had to have them disconnect it and reconnect it to put on a shirt plus the monitor lines would've had to be the same, it would've been too much of a hassle plus every nurse shift change they had to give me heparin plus check the incisions, change dressings, etc. was easier in the gown, and i had a nice big gown that actually fit. ( gowns in bariatric sizes! who knew!)

Our hospital had nice big non-slip socks. Thank goodness. There was no way I was bending in half to fix slippers. Wore the gown with one around my back for some modesty. Also took lose underwear. My spouse had surgery three weeks after me. First thing after recovery was putting on underwear. It really makes you feel less vulnerable. I took way too much stuff. Glad I had my book because it was Thanksgiving and there was nothing on tv. Keep it simple and comfy. Also don't be surprised if you put on fluid weight from the iv. I came out five pounds heavier. Really irritating but fluid us really important. Focus on hydration abd you will be fine.

Toothpaste and toothbrush

Loose yoga pants, t-shirts, and a cardigan. When you wear pants instead of the gown (which most hospitals let you do), when the nurses and doctors examine your belly, manage your dressings and drain, you don't have to show off your undies, you can slide your shirt up a bit and your pants down a bit, which is some privacy.

First time I got out of bed, I peed and then put on underwear and a pair of scrub pants. I still had on the TED hose and their grippy socks. I'd considered changing out of the gown to a tshirt, but kinda needed the pocket of the gown for the telemetry device they had me on.