night shirt or PJs?

I have bought new xxl PJs, but have just read that a catheter may remain in for a day or two. Would I therefore be better taking in a night shirt? I'm having TAH.

I had a dVH/RALH and I used a night shirt. I ended up in the ICU for 2 1/2 days due to a breathing tube issue so I had a catheter for the time I was in the ICU and I was completely comfortable with the night shirt.

I wore night shirts or XXL t-shirts. It was easier for me not to bend too much pulling up pants/shorts when using the restroom.

I was told NOT to bring anything to the hospital, I would be in a hospital gown during my stay, which I later found out was just in case there was an emergency, and a procedure or emergency surgery needed to be done, the gown was already on. THis is what I was told.

When I had my TAH I wore nightshirts I didn't want anything touching my stomach.

I so plan on buying the night shirts now!! You ladies are smarticle!!

I have bought nightshirts, I thought it would be easier to just not have anything touching the belly at first

I was only in overnight and used the hospital gowns so didn't have to interfere with the IV. Otherwise at home --- nightshirts and t-shirts.

G.

cool thanks ladies, my DH has just come back with a couple of night shirts.

While in the hospital, I wore the hospital gown. No big deal. I was only there overnight. This was easy....no need to disturb the IV and quite frankly, it was easy. Let the hospital gown get dirty, if needed. Save the fun PJs for home.

I have had two surgeries in my life. Never had a cath left in post-op. Whew!