Clothes after surgery

I had a TAH but my cut was a horizontal bikini cut..they reused the same one as my c-section. I wore sweatpants home and they are about 1 size larger than I should be in but its ok because I didn't want anything to dig in my tummy. Regardless of the cut...its still VERY uncomfortable.

Jeans...hmmm...I can get into my jeans because I am a fluffy sister anyway and my tummy was already big LOL! Its just now tender to the touch. I would rather not be in them though so it's leggings and sweats. But I am still at home too...only ventured outside for the first time 2 days ago. I am taking it slow because I want to heal properly.

Good luck!

I bought loose fitting boy short type panties, they were great!!!! HAPPY HEALING

Hi, I wore some hanes elastic band sweatpants that were a little on the loose side to the hospital and back, since then I either wear flannel pajama pants or sweatpants, I am 2 weeks post op and a little poofy around the middle since the surgery and dont really feel like having anything dig into my belly, I had LSH so I only have 3 very small incisions but still want to be comfortable, but when I return to work I will have to return to my cotton khakis that were a little loose before surgery so hopefully they will be comfortable then too!

I was stuck with the swell belly for 5 months so I bought new clothes. I was in my nightgown for the first few weeks & then drawn string pants. The inflammation depends on the person. Best wishes to you.

oy, I'm glad I had other options than sweatpants, even with the AC on here, it's still too hot to wear sweats!

I've been wearing track pants. The weather is getting cooler, so I need to shop for some warmer pants with elastic waistbands. I need something dressy, too. In 3 weeks, I'll be working a conference in Vegas & on the go from 7 am till about midnight. The slacks I have won't work for that.

I stocked up on inexpensive nightgowns to avoid anything at the waist, but that was silly, since my incision is in the hairline, and I was able to wear 2-piece jammies as well. Lived in sundresses for the most part, but I had my surgery in September in superhot Arizona. Jeans were a challenge for quite a few weeks, I started slowly with a larger pair (the fat pants, if you will) and they were fine for a short while. I'm at week 10 today (yeah!) and almost no pain at the incision and surrounding areas. Dress pants are fine, for some reason, I guess the rough material of the denim and the zippers, or some of my lowslung jeans don't feel so comfy.

My issue isn't the incision, but anything tight around tummy or waist causes pressure. Even with a loose waistband, I have to be careful of how I sit. If I lean forward too long at the computer, it causes pressure & swelling.

I had to stay in night gowns because I had the same problem. Inside my house I could wear sun dresses but it was November so I had leg warmers & an electric blanket.

Hey NoSaints! First week, extra large nightgowns and sleep shirts, then I transitioned to Maternity Jeans, They make them really cute now, even have pockets in the front. I found some at a thrift store so I will re-donate after I get back into my regular clothes, Try em you will not believe how comfortable AND nice looking they are, just pair them with a loose shirt. Good Luck!!