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Getting sleeved on May 2nd, any thoughts on best kinds of women's pjs for hospital ?

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I had mine done Thursday and came home today. I wore the ugly hospital gown. I didn't want to get anything on my own stuff and ruin it.


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I wore the hospital gown and bought a bathrobe, so that I wouldn't be exposed in the back while walking around the hospital floor.


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Got slouch Jammie's and a long tank top with non slip socks. Old set tho as I know we get catheterized.



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I also wore the hospital gown. I took pjs with me but never changed into them.The hospital gown came in handy after the surgery, in post op, when I had to pee so bad and it took a little bit of time for the orderly to come, get me into a wheel chair and then to the bathroom. I was glad that I didn't have to pull anything down. lol Someone mentioned that they were catheterized. I wasn't.

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Thanks! So helpful think I'll just worry about bring a bathrobe! Getting nervous


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Take some chap stick or Vaseline lip therapy. My mouth stayed dry and my lips started cracking.


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I hate hospital gowns, so brought some loose PJ pants and a tank top... And flip flops for when I was up and about.

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I stuck with the hospital gown while I was there. With the IV fluids pumping in me, I was constantly peeing. Easy access. My gown was large enough to wrap completely around me and tie up in the front.


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I brought comfy pajamas but found the gown more functionable. Mine was also large enough that it wrapped around and covered my back so it was no problem.


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I wore pj bottoms and a tshirt without a bra. They unhooked the IV long enough for me to put on the shirt. Worked really well since I was always up and walking the halls. Slipper socks would have been good. I just wore the ted socks while walking around, but I'm not particular ;)

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I got sweatpants and a loose top and just chilled around without a bra. I'd suggest having a two-piece outfit because the nurses often came to check up on my wounds in bed so I was glad I could easily show them my belly hehe! I preferred sweatpants over pjs because I got my surgery done in a public hospital so there were a lot of people in the halls and I felt awkward walking around the whole time in PJs lol but it's ultimately up to you [emoji4] Good luck!!! Hope everything goes well for you

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I wore the hosptial.gown but also a pair of old pj pants so i wouldn't expose my rear when walking the halls.

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I wore the hospital gown and was in the hospital for 4 days. The nurse would help me shower in the morning and give me a new robe. I was also catheterized after surgery because the anesthesia put my bladder to sleep (not my first time experiencing this).

I recommend bringing a robe for walks. I used medical tape to make sure my gown was security closed in the back lol

The other thing I really liked was having dry mouth spray.

Good luck on your surgery!!! It will be here before you know it :)


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If you're not going to wear the gown bring something with pockets for the halter monitor you'll be hooked up to all kinds of electrodes for a few days and you'll need a place for its brain. Also they didn't forbid me, but they wanted me drinking their high Protein ensure so I brought my own shakes for nothing. I did have a super soft airplane sized blanket and my own pillow from home (used a second way on the way home to hold over my stomach going over the bumpy New England roads).


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