Need post surgery clothing advice for 12/6 surgery!

 Hi everyone!  I was wondering what kinds of clothes I should plan on having to wear after my BL/ extended brachioplasty.  What should I wear a day out/ a few days out/ a week out/ a few weeks out etc?  When can I expect to be able to put on a shirt that has to pull on over my head?  My surgeon has me wearing a sleeveless button up shirt home from the office the day of surgery.  When can I wear sleeves?  I am going for a very brief time to a diner with friends a few days after my surgery (If I am up to it).  Can I expect to be able to wear normal clothes by then?  Thanks for the input!!

I had a BL/BA extendedn brachioplasty and a bra line lift.  Immediately after I spent most of my time in zip up hoodies when I went out, at home button up pj tops. It was about 2 weeks till I was able to put something on over my head.  The recovery was much easier than I anticipated.The first 4 days or so weren't much fun, after that not too bad. I'm pretty much back too normal. Still on lifting restrictions and still not allowed to exercise till about the middle of Dec.  Overall I felt pretty good by a week after the surgery. Not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be.  If the dinner is at least 4 days after your surgery and they are good friends, I think you should be able to attend for a while! Best of luck.

19 or 20 days post op... I never know what day it is anymore.

Anyway, I have spent all this time in pj pants or boxer shorts and mens long tanks that I am wearing between my sikin and the itchy binder.

I have not worn any button up shirts but have always had my husband stretch the tanks before slipping them over my head.. And honestly I don't change everyday.

I also have 2 zip up hoodies that are a 3 x that I can put on myself.

With help you can probably get anything.

Good luck!

 I went out for coffee to our local support group on Wednesday (had surgery BL/brachio on Tuesday.). My husband drove, but I was fine to go for about an hour and a half. Rested after!! I wore casual clothes but not pjs or anything!!

It was a super easy recovery for me. 

This weekend Costco has the best Pj bottoms on sale for just  $6.99.  I went and got 4 pairs of them..figured that will be my clothes for the few weeks after surgery.  VERY comfy!
good luck to you.

Patty

Patty, did you get men's or women's?  How is the sizing?  I'm a 10 in jeans, what do you think?

Hi Lee,

   They are woman's and they come in several pretty colors.  They are VERY soft and have a satin ribon as the draw string.  I had a few pairs from last year that were a size large and they still fit but pretty big...but it doesn't matter if they are big in PJ's..they are just for around the house.  So this time I got mediums and I wear a size 8 pant.  If you are a 10 and you don't want anything tight after surgery..I would go for the large...there is not alot of extra room in the mediums.  I just think they are the perfect lounging pants for the few weeks we are hangin at home (or in your hotel room) healing.  Do you have a costco card and one near you?  (if not , I could get them for you and mail them)  Let me know.  I think there are about 6 different colors..I got 4...but for less than 30 dollars.  They are normally 9.99 but 6.99 with a coupon this weekend.  (and they give you the coupons for free at the store)

Patty

Thanks Patty, I do have a costco card.  I'll try to get over there this afternoon.  :)

 Thanks everyone!! I went to the store and got an extra large mens button up shirt to wear around the house and a couple of zip up hoodies and yoga pants to wear as well. Thanks for the input!  I am getting so excited for my surgery... and pretty nervous as well!