Question:
Hospital Robes ?

I've been in and out of hospitals, and for some reason they always have problems in getting me a robe that fit. I always put one frontwards and one backwards to cover everything. Only one time I got a robe to fit all of me didn't need two. And they had to search for that.    — Naes Wls J. (posted on December 4, 2002)

December 4, 2002
The hospital johnnies/robes provided for my surgery were the largest I have ever seen. They were actuall too big for me. Check with the hospital, but most where WLS is performed are very sensitive to the needs and concerns of their patients. (special beds, clothing and assistance) Good luck!
   — Barbara M.

December 4, 2002
The hospital i was at was very good on supplying all the stuff i needed. THe robes were HUGE! and if i didnt like the robe i had...i requested a new one (the sholders were funky) I dont think you will have anything to worry about! Just remind them if you have to.
   — sandrac131

December 4, 2002
Just in case - you may want to checkout 'Amplestuff.com'. They sell hospital gowns from 3X - 10X for about $35. Sorry I dont have a phone number for them. Their web site is a great resource for large people like us!
   — Ann Marie N.

December 4, 2002
The hospital I had surgery in had a complete bariatric program. They had gowns up to 10X. The one they put me in could have wrapped around me 3 times!
   — Jamie H.

December 4, 2002
If your surgeon operates regularly at this hospital then they should be prepared. Ask your surgeons office and they can tell you. Usually these surgeons set up to have larger gowns, wheel chairs and surgical equipment. A large wheel chair is very important as well.
   — smedley200

December 5, 2002
I'll agree with the others. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the size of the johnnies. If your hospital does a lot of bariatric surgery, they're very well equipped with extra large johnnies and special equipment. However, I STILL wore two johnnies to roam the halls. Mine was huge, way too big for me, really, but only closed at the top and I didn't want to take a chance of it flapping open!
   — sandsonik