Clothes to wear home after surgery

Hi...

I was wondering what to wear to come home after surgery...I'm supposed to be getting the daVinci procedure done and my dr. said she makes an incision above the belly button, with two "ports" off to the side as well.

I was going to wear stretchy athletic "bike" shorts home, but was concerned about where the waist band hits...I guess a sundress or something like that would be the best?

UGH...i feel so dumb. The only clothing in my wardrobe are jeans, jean shorts, and t-shirts (and one pair of stretchy workout shorts).

I had a laparoscopic procedure done before. And i have had a c section. so i know loose clothing preferably with NO waistbands will be best for me. My mom went and bought me some long, soft, flowy sun dresses for the week after.

HTH!

Nothing on the waistline----that is the main thing, and it should be loose. A dress, or something like yoga pants where you can roll the waist up or down would be good. No jeans. You may need to line up a new item or two if you don't own something loose, or at least not hitting the waist.

My two lowest suture sites from my daVinci are about an 1/8 inch lower than my belying button. They were covered with derma bond glue, but very tender. Add to that the swelling and my inability to twist or bend - loose clothes are the way to go home and for first couple of days. Even if your bike shorts are strechy, they may be difficult to get in and out of. I lived in two inexpensive pull over t- shirt sundresses from Target the first 10 days. Not very shapley but very comfy.

I had TAH, so I just wore pajamas home. The kind with big stretchy elastic waist band, a big shirt, and my good ole flip flops...lol.. While I was in the hospital I actually changed into my own nightgown and wore a robe to walk down the hallway. I too own alot of jeans, jean shorts and t-shirts!!! Prayers and thoughts coming your way Sister!!!!

I also wore home my pajamas. It was Christmas Eve when I left the hospital. I just stuck my big heavy robe on as I was only going from the hospital to the car and into the house. I also had on moccasins with hard bottoms and husband just had to give me a hand to get into the car and house. Luckily it was only very cold and not snowy or icy when I went home. I do only live 5 min from the hospital though.

I wore yoga pants and just folded the waistband over. On the top, sports bra and loose t-shirt. That's pretty much what I lived in for my 6-week recovery period as well

Thanks for all the ideas. I bought a couple of loose sundresses from Wal-mart today. Not very attractive on me, but who cares!! Also bought a couple more long night shirts.

I'm planning on wearing capris with elastic waistband, and a loose fitting top home from the hospital. I hope I'll be comfortable

I bought a night gown and robe and left in those - wheelchaired it out right to the car then right to bed when I got home.