Question:
Robe/Clothes for Hospital?
I am having LAP RNY on the 7th. I was wondering if I should buy a new robe. I have a robe that is a zipper up. Will I be able to bend down and zipper it up in the hospital? Also I usually wear drawstring bottoms and a floppy top to bed. Will I be able to wear these or will I need a nightgown or just wear the hospital gown? Or will all of this be moot? Thanks! — susanje (posted on December 29, 2002)
December 29, 2002
When I was at the hospital I only wore the hospital gown. You will have
IVS and it will be difficult to get a robe on and off. I promise you wont
even be worried about what you are wearing. When it was time to come home
I put on my loose sweatpants and tshirt. Good Luck to you on your upcoming
surgery!!!!!! Your new life is just around the corner.
— Christine S.
December 29, 2002
I agree with the previous poster. You will have so many tubes coming out
of so many different places that it will make it difficult, if not
impossible to use this robe. I wore two of the hospital gowns, one in
front one in back. It worked well.
— RebeccaP
December 29, 2002
2 gowns worked for me. I couldn't find a robe that I liked at the mall and
was worried. Once I was in the hospital, it didn't matter. One gown in
front and one for the back. I would suggest taking your slippers or flip
flops to put on for walking after the surgery. Good Luck.
— Michael S.
December 29, 2002
I didn't carry a robe. Depending on your progress and situation, the IV was
the only tube that I had. I could have easily wore drawstring pants under
my hospital gown. My lap punctures were dressed with large bandaids and
they allowed me to peel those off the second day to take a shower without
them. My surgeon used inside stitches. I did have a very small amount of
fluid that came from those places before going home. I stayed in the
hospital gowns to save my clothes. The last day I dressed in roomy clothes
to go home. I didn't get cold but I had my surgery in August... The nurses
may help you more than they did when I was in the hospital (not enough on
shift) and cap you off to allow you to put your robe on. Just depends on
them I guess. Good luck on your surgery
— mbradley35
December 29, 2002
The only thing I wore in the hospital was the hospital gown. I didn't even
care that I didn't wear any panties! (And that had been a big worry of
mine pre-op!) I did take a very light cotton housedress type of robe that
snapped up the front. I wore it over the hospital gown when I started
walking the halls. It worked really well. I know other people said they
just wore another hospital gown backwards for their robe, but my hospital
had a shortage of gowns, so I was glad I had my 4X housedress !
— Kathy J.
December 29, 2002
I wore hospital gowns the day of the surgery and the day after. After that
I wore my own gowns - I found them to be much more comfortable than the
starched cotton things in the hospital. I was in for 5 days because of a
knee problem and it was great to have my own comfy clothes. I had a robe
that snapped up the front - it was very full and I could just throw it over
my shoulder when the IV was in. I will be having hernia repair and tummy
tuck soon (insurance willing) and I plan on taking my own gowns for that
too - but I've got to get a new robe. After losing 160 pounds, that one is
way too big.
— Patty_Butler
December 29, 2002
I will be having an open rny within the next few months. However, I have
had 4 other major surgeries. I have seen many post-op patients walking back
and forth in the hallways. Many wearing different things. Most wore
hospital gowns and hospital slippers or their own nightgowns, bathrobes
(which snap or zip in the front) and slippers. For my surgeries, I
purchased new stuff. If you can afford it, I would recommend this as it
made me feel so good putting on my new things. As sore as I was, I got
pleasure from this and it helped boost my spirits. Just make sure it is
COMFORTABLE and make sure your slippers fit nicely and allow you to walk
without stumbling. Some of the patients wore the slippers that they could
slip on themselves (without having to bend down at all or having to ask for
assistance). I preferred the full slipper (kind of like a shoe that fit
good- But my husband was at my side around the clock to help me get them on
and off. I just found that I could walk better in them. Hope this gives you
a little to think about. Also, remember that if your incision is draining
at all, you could leak blood or other fluid on your own gowns. So you may
want to wait a couple of days before wearing one of your own. Love and warm
wishes for a wonderful recovery. Love, Donna [email protected]
— Donna L.
December 29, 2002
I had a lap RNY on 12/11/02. For the first 2 days, I wore only the hospital
gown, not even undies. Then on day 3 I wore my own drawstring bottoms, and
the hospital gown. I was going to wear my own shirts, but with the IV, I
just said screw it. ;) I also wore the hospital robe draped over my
shoulders when I went for laps around the nurses station. I was SO happy to
have undies, and my own pants. It made me feel almost normal. I didn't wear
slippers, just my socks. I felt more sure on my feet with just socks on.
Everyone is different, just take what's comfortable, and decide what to do
when the time comes. :)
— Diana L.
December 29, 2002
Well I wish I had been smart enough (and not to cheap to buy a robe). I'm
sure the patients enjoyed the royal view of my buttucks flapping to the
breeze as I strolled down the hall... very emBARE-ASSing to say the least.
Pun intended.
— Danmark
December 30, 2002
<p>The only thing I brought the the hospital was chapstick and a
lightweight robe. I had a zipper front one but wasn't thirlled with the
idea of trying to bend over and zip it so I picked up an inexpensive one
from Walmart that tied in the front. I wore the hospital gowns because of
the IV lines & all I didn't want things gettting tangled up. They
provided several so I could change whenever I wanted to. I wore the same
clothes home that I wore to the hospital 3 days earlier - drawstring fannel
pants and a really big shirt *smile* oh and bunny slippers :)
</p><p> 03/05/02 -107 pounds Open RNY ~K</p>
— lilmskitty
December 30, 2002
When the nurse changed my IV, she asked me if I wanted to change into my
own PJ's and I felt so much better, and didn't have to try to keep closing
their gowns! I brought a robe from home, too. I think the drawstring
bottoms may be too much because of the sutures, unless you tie them very
loosly. Bring it, it won't hurt.
— dolphins94
December 30, 2002
I have to say I was completely comfortable in the gowns the hospital
provided. They were the largest hospital gowns I'd ever seen! However,
they only closed at the neck so luckily they provided me with extras to
wear backwards as a robe when I wanted to walk. I don't think you'll want
to wear your drawstring pants. No matter how loose, you really don't want
anything on your stomach the first couple of days so the hospital gown was
good for that. Nice and loose and soft. I think you'll be surprised by
how little you care about your attire in those days, and modesty goes out
the window! And as others have said, managing the IV is a hassle, so the
gowns are good for that.
— sandsonik
December 30, 2002
I took a robe, nightgowns, etc. to the hospital, but I didn't use any of
them! I was happy with the hospital gown, and once I felt like venturing
outside my room, I slipped on a pair of drawstring pajama bottoms under the
gown. The best advice anyone gave me was to take those pj bottoms and a
loose t-shirt with me. They were very comfy! Good luck to you!
— asumamma1
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