Ladies: hospital sleepwear survey

[ponygirlmom]

Ladies -- Apparently everyone likes to bring their own sleepwear to the hospital. At least that's what it sounds like.

But what kind

of sleepwear did you bring and like or dislike?

 

[Bina]

I had bought a new nightgown for the hospital and never wore it.... I decided that the night sweats and blood spatters were better off on the hospital clothing. I did enjoy having my own cotton socks and secure, rubber soled slippers.

 

[Jkm7]

Absolutely not me.

I had no interest in wearing my own sleepwear. I was most comfortable in the hospital provided lovely gowns. The pocket on the front was necessary to hold the monitor when up and walking/using rest room. They had to remove drainage tubes etc and that can be a bit messy. I didn't see one woman wearing anything but hospital 'wear' while in for either of my OHS. Maybe for some other procedures I might but not OHS.

Mass General provided skid proof socks that I used until DH brought my bag in for me. (I was moved from ICU far faster than we expected. ) I preferred using my slip on slippers rather than those socks.

 

[kfay]

I brought several pairs of pajamas....never put one on. The hospital gown just makes everything much easier with the pocket for the monitor. I thought after I showered I would want to switch, but I had to keep my chest tubes in so long that I wasn't allowed to shower for 6 days and by then I just didn't care anymore.

Kim

 

[zipper2]

om goodness,brought my own things for sleepwear
and never suceeded to wear any of them,a lesson i learned for
my 2nd surgery i still wont care who see's my moon.I spent more
energy on healing than dresscode ,but everyones different.


zipper2

 

[Freddie]

Ditto. Just wore the hospitals grown plus their housecoat.......why bother with your own and have the chance of ruining it.
Like Zipper said I couldn't care who saw my 'moon'...... strangers just saw my chest.
I did bring my own slippers.

 

[Susan BAV]

I wore two hospital-issued gowns. (Sometimes more layers when I got cold.) I wore one correctly and one backwards, in a housecoat style. That made things easier. Remember, you're going to have tubes and wires coming and going every which way . Hoping all goes well for you .

 

[ruthienc1]

Following advice on this forum I left my stuff at home and wore the gown provided. It was great for all the reasons everyone mentioned, plus the hospital gave me a freshly laundered gown every day. I took a lightweight robe, but sometimes wore the hospital one on my hall strolls. I was very glad I had brought slip-on scuffs. They're just slippers, but have a bit of a sole on them....easy to slip on and off.

 

[catwoman]

Ditto for me: easier to deal with a hospital gown than my own sleepwear.
My husband did the same last May when he had his mitral repair.

 

[Ross]

Ladies -- Apparently everyone likes to bring their own sleepwear to the hospital. At least that's what it sounds like.

But what kind

of sleepwear did you bring and like or dislike?

I know this the answer to this one!

Your birthday suit works well in this setting.

 

[WayneGM]

In my hospital it was "policy" to wear their hospital gown. My understanding is was because they are designed for hospital use and it's easier for the staff to deal with the consistency.

 

[geebee]

I guess I am the exception. I always like my own clothes and by the third surgery I found out what worked (at least for me) best. I bought a bunch of sleeveless, low cut, v-neck nightgowns. Made it very easy to get IV bags through and there was nothing rubbing on the incisions. I also had ankle high sports socks with ribs on the bottom - slip free and comfy.

 

[marie]

I used hospital gowns and their socks as well. I brought my robe and used it for walks but didn't put the sleeves on just threw it over my shoulders. I really didnt' care if I was mooning or not.
Earline

 

[CThrock]

Sounds comfy Gina!! I wore the backless cotton gown the hospital gave.
But I also wore a light weight robe to cover the open behind.

 

[DebbyA]

My hospital provided a gown and non-slip socks, but no robe.
I had my own robe for walking, but also appreciated it because the room felt drafty sometimes, as well as hallways when being transported for x-rays, etc. This hospital also had a transport relay, so sometimes I was in a holding area waiting to be taken to or from the x-ray.

 

[aussigal]

I spent the first half of my stay in the hospital gown then when I moved into my own room I switched to my own jammies....Soft warm socks were one thing I am really glad I bought with me, I wore them in bed to keep my toes warm and for walking the halls...also very useful was a robe with pockets for the monitors...I had trouble with both sorts of PJ tops...pull-on type tops are hard 'cos it hurts to raise your arms...and button-up tops were tricky 'cos my hands wouldnt work.

 

[Dina]

I guess I am the exception. I always like my own clothes and by the third surgery I found out what worked (at least for me) best. I bought a bunch of sleeveless, low cut, v-neck nightgowns. Made it very easy to get IV bags through and there was nothing rubbing on the incisions. I also had ankle high sports socks with ribs on the bottom - slip free and comfy.

Im with Gina on this one,I wore over sized t-shirts (esp v-necks) and leggings
underneath or comfortable shorts if its warm. I have a real problem with the
hospital gowns-the tie on the neck half chokes me and when Im wearing the
hospital issue clothing I feel sicker than ever...better to be comfortable in
your own clothing, the nurses may complain, but it should be ok as long as they have quick access to all of the EKG paraphenalia. -Dina

 

[Diane]

I guess I'm sort of an exception. In the ICU, I just wore the hospital gown. I was pretty much out of it anyway so it didn't really matter. But when I was transferred to the step-down unit, I wore the hospital gowns with my own flannel jammie bottoms and slipper socks. My bottoms helped to keep me warm (it was February) and kept my moon covered. I brought 3 or 4 pairs so my mom could bring me a clean pair each day but I only needed 2 pair before I got to home.

 

[Marguerite53]

I just wore hospital gowns. When I'd go walking I'd slip an extra gown on backwards for a robe. The one thing I brought which gave me great comfort for some silly reason, was a pair of my husband's boxer shorts to wear underneath! Silly, but I liked it!

Marguerite

 

[JodyC]

Jammies are nice

Jammies are nice

I brought nightshirts with a pocket but never wore them. I was really glad I brought lightweight PJ bottoms though and wore those with the hospital gown. I tend to be cold (thanks to no thyroid) plus it made me feel more normal to have PJS which relaxed me and made me feel more comfortable. I took slippers for hallway walks and a short robe. Tank tops were super nice for the trip home. My incision didn't bleed or weep so I didn't have to worry about ruining any of my clothing. Hope I am just a lucky this next time.