What type of clothes to wear in Hospital

[Cooker]

Wear nothing! Be Naked and Free!!!!!!!!

Now this poor gal has enough to think about with out you threatening nudidity
(sp. Error intentional)

 

[Bina]

Smiley, I just thought of something......do a search for our past threads on the purchase and wearing of a supportive BRA, if needed. I was fortunate enough (in this case) to be able to go bra-free.

 

[Smiley2000]

Thank you all. I had a good laugh at some of the comments

I can't help myself, but every time I see that Hospital gown I think of Jack Nickolson in that one movie (can't remember the name...) showing off his yummy behind

If don't want to release me on day 7, I'll take Ross's advice

So, loose fitting, front-butten and 3/4 pants it will be for me. I hate those gowns and will try and get out of them as soon as possible. I have pink, fluffy slippers and will treat myself on day 3 (hopefully out of ICU by then) with a friend blowdrying my hair. And when I go home: loose top - no bra.

Have a great Easter and be good

 

[Jkm7]

When I had my first post op cardio appointment after my first OHS, the nurses and my doctor all told me to wear some sort of bra....whatever I would be most comfortable with. Any lady with any size bosom who goes braless while healing risks a thicker, more spread scar I think is what they told me. I got a small infection from wearing an underwire so switched to a very stretchy, lightweight, sort of sports bra style. It was fabulous and I now wear them to go through airports as they have no hooks, no metal. My first scar was pale and thin and hardly noticeable. (Don't think a second round at the same spot will heal so well. )

Not expecting a second OHS, it is only because of airport screening that I still had those bras in my drawer and now I am happy I do as they are working well for this time around.

www.onehanesplaces.com
Item No. 898NP (Only $7.49 each).
They now only offer three colors. I have many other colors but don't see them now offered. I find them very comfortable to wear while healing.

 

[hensylee]

all patients I saw were wearing hospital gowns. They are easy for nurses to get into. (stop that, Ross)

All patients were out walking, at the behest (orders, actually) of the nurses who routed us out and we marched double file up/down the hall and occasionally the stairs every morning like soldiers - gowns a'flappin............

 

[witzkeyman]

I told you guys about getting naked and walking the halls in hopes they'd kick me out sooner didn't I. It didn't work.

my mom told me that I was giving the older women a free show when I didn't wear underwear.

 

[tobagotwo]

You're not there all that long. I let them do the laundry. I wore the hospital gown and slippers When I went for a stroll, I'd put on a second gown backwards (no exposures or odd drafts).

Their duds are better suited to the attachments/tubes, etc. No need to worry about stains, washing, or where to keep things. No bending or lifting arms to don outerwear. No worry about what exotic germs the clothes came into contact with. Simple to wear, always ready if there is a sudden medical problem, and you can leave it all behind when you go.

No one expects you to look good anyway, and since you can't shower or shampoo, you aren't going to look fabulous no matter what you do. How would a T-shirt help that?


Best wishes,

 

[kchristian]

Colorful

Colorful

Witzkeyman, now I know why I had a short bout of atrial fibrillation while in the hospital Careful but southern exposure may not be heart healthy for some of us mature women (but what a way to go). I wonder what they'd end up writing on my tombstone? hehe

Double gowns were used when I went for my regular 'jaunt' around the nursing station. One gown was over the front and one was over the back. All areas were covered.

This thread reminds me that I packed a bright pink t-shirt to wear home to help convey the message that I was 'in the pink' when I got released. Of course I felt like I had been run over by a truck by then but it was the thought and planning that counted most and I told my nurse and others in the elevator why I was wearing hot pink and it was met with smiles (then again maybe it was because I was still blushing from the wild antics of patients like witzkeyman.

I got to take a shower on day 3. It was wonderful. Of course I had to do it sitting down and could only massage my hair with my arms close to my sides & face. My daughter was my assistant. It was this experience that caused her to have an ephiphany and she is now finishing up her BSN (second BS degree, first one was in Biological Sciences). That was the most expensive shower I've ever had (but worth every penny of it).

 

[Bina]

You're not there all that long. I let them do the laundry. I wore the hospital gown and slippers When I went for a stroll, I'd put on a second gown backwards (no exposures or odd drafts).

Their duds are better suited to the attachments/tubes, etc. No need to worry about stains, washing, or where to keep things. No bending or lifting arms to don outerwear. No worry about what exotic germs the clothes came into contact with. Simple to wear, always ready if there is a sudden medical problem, and you can leave it all behind when you go.

No one expects you to look good anyway, and since you can't shower or shampoo, you aren't going to look fabulous no matter what you do. How would a T-shirt help that?


Best wishes,

That's how I felt too.....let the hospital gowns get covered in germs and splattered blood, etc.
I had brought my own new slippers and when I got home they were washed with Lysol.

 

[kchristian]

Blankie

Blankie

My adult daughter brought me a soft pink blanket from home. It was a kind and thoughtful gesture and I enjoyed it while I was at the hospital. When I checked out of my 'home away from home' I left the blanket there instead of taking a chance of bringing some unwanted surprises along with me. She asked me about it later and I told her I really enjoyed having it there, appreciated her boundless love and told her it was a daily reminder of home. Although she was a little sad that it did not return home she clearly understood why it was left behind for disposal. Health and safety first.

(She has a BS in Biological Sciences and is now working on her BSN.)