Clairey1975

Hi everyone, having read on here all the bits I need to take I have a fab list to pack, one question, people seem to say take nighties, I only own pj's, can u not wear them coz of where the incisions are? Where exactly are they?
Thanks in advance
Claire

Mrs Quiggle

I wore pj's, my wounds were all well above any wasitband so not a problem at all. I only wore mine on the last day before I got dressed to go home. I went home in jeans albeit elasticated waist ones. I don't posess any nighties either lol.

Kate x

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Clairey1975

Oh fab thank u Kate. I wasn't sure where the wounds would be to be honest!

Thanks again
Claire x

witchingmoon

I was in the same boat but after talking to some ladies I have brought a nightly as they said the band of the PJ's can hurt the incisions.
Good luck

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Peterborough Guy

Have you included to get your other half to bring a pillow when you get picked up to cushion the seat belt rubbing?

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Clairey1975

Ooh no thank you, will add that to the list! Thanks everyone x

Mrs Quiggle

The worse one and it wasn't really a problem was the one that came just under my bra. I didn't wear a bra home or for the next couple days as I wasn't going out. It was rubbing though as it was covered in a dressing.

Kate x

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greyputy

Ear plugs and eye mask. Essential items if you like your sleep ;-)

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Big an Bouncy

You might have a catheter so nighty or long tshirt will be better.

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Clairey1975

Oh geez I hadn't thought of a catheter! Eek. Ok, have dug out a pregnancy nightie that should do it! Ear plugs! Phew. The list is getting longer but anything for a bit of comfort!? Thanks peeps x x

Raynebubble

that was my sorest point too... i wore my bra but on the loosest fitting... i still have a bruise there two weeks on x

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MinnieMouse9

earplugs,eyemask,ipod/mp3 player,phone,lounge clothes? You can wear PJ's with a catheter its just a bit of a faff to deal with

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Big an Bouncy

tbh you wont use most stuff you take,basic toiletries,clothes and pillow!Didnt read or use my lappy just slept then home!

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Neeta

I didn't have a catheter, but everyone is different. What everyone will have though is a drainage tube which drains the old blood away from inside. I would advise that two or three nighties/long t-shirts are best as wound site leaked and it was good to have a change of clothes. Another little god send I found was dry mouth spray, as you won't be allowed to have any water until you have the all clear from your swallow test (to check for leaks). I got mine from Boots and wouldn't have been without it.

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Jen1961

I packed 3 nighties but didn't wear any of them. I ended up having open surgery with two drains so the hospital provided me with hospital nighties the whole time I was there (10 days). I got dressed to come home in elasticated wasted trousers and shirt and left off my bra too.

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