Sleepwear for hospital stay

Ok I am having the worst time trying to figure out or rather find something to take with me to the hospital.  I bought a waltz (long skirt-not to the floor) length zip all the way up the front robe for walking the halls.  My problem is, what to have under it.  I have a bunch of sleep pants that are all different sizes, so some are pretty baggy, but I'm thinking that wouldn't be good to wear right after surgery?  The tops I usually wear with those sleep pants are just big baggy tshirts, but again, afraid that won't quite work.  Any ideas other than the old standard hosptial gown?

Hi Shelley~ I was in the Hosital 3 days, and of that I had a cathider (spell) in for almost 2 days...I am the same as you..whatever for sleeping. I went and got a extra big past the knees sleep shirt (Catherines) and when I say big I mean big. I was wearing 3X and bought 5X for comfort... Collette

That sounds like a good idea, thanks

Hi, Shelley - I say whatever you'd be most comfortable in.  You might also ask the dr. if you will have a catheter as I did not.  I just took a pair of PJ's (pants and loose top) and a robe and was fine.  I think it also depends if your surgery will be laparoscopic or open.  With open you would probably prefer a long night shirt as opposed to pants...  Are you getting really excited?!?!  Your day is getting so close!! 

I have an ongoing list of things to ask him on my preop visit, and that is one of them, to see if we have one and for how long.  When I had my csections they didn't put them in right and they hurt so bad.  How can anyone have 2 surgeries almost 4  years apart, and a whole different nursing staff and get it done wrong twice?  lol  I am very excited, along with all the other emotions of course AND I'm excited to get to meet you too!

Dr Sebesta said yes cath and for 24 hrs.  They put it in once you are out though, and I fully intend that mine will be out sooner than that!   I imagine that the protocol is pretty much the same for everyone I am not sure though.

Grr I hate those things, but I guess 24 hours isn't too bad, just a pain in the butt to walk around with it.  But glad they put it in once they knock you out, maybe 3rd times a charm and this time it will be in correctly and I wont feel it.

Ouch!  The 3rd time's gotta be the charm!!!  I had one with my c-section, too, but fortunately no problems.  Didn't have one for the RNY - thank goodness!!!  Looking forward to meeting you, too!

My Medial RNY was open . I took jammies , but wore my hopital gown & an extra one as a robe . It was better than getting my jammies icky . I wore my own home . Luckily , Dr. Oh doesn't seem to like to use cathetors much , as I didn't have one . I hurt so bad after having one for my hysterectomy , several years ago . Take something easy to get on & off . Kathy

I had my pre-op on Monday, and the nurse told me that she reccomends some comfy top & bottoms pj's. She said it would be easy for me just to lift up my shirt so they can look at my stomach rather than lifting up a nightgown.And of course she said a robe would be nice for walking the hallways. Hope this helps!