dressing gown

[j0anne]

I have never had one do I really need one for hospital?

I hate being too hot..i have jammies and slippers long night shirts ect...but I do not want to buy one for the sake of it if I do not need one

jo

 

[Jozefina]

I didn't need mine (although I took it with me). I was in hospital gowns initially and then had a shower (WONDERFUL!) and got dressed.

I wouldn't invest in one - as, even if you do, it will soon be TOO BIG for you!

 

[j0anne]

yayy useful info ty!...saves another 30 pounds

 

[WitchInWorthing]

how about some sort of poncho or something? can always wrap a towel round you to get to and from the shower .... I am not a PJ or nightie person, so I can sympathise... x

 

[somersetlady]

Took one and never used it, hospitals are to hot and your in your own room, walking to theatre could be a bit tricky lol, ask for another gown to put round you, good luck

 

[j0anne]

omg flasher alert hadn't considered that

 

[somersetlady]

Lol, bet they've seen a few sights, I made sure I had new knickers on lol

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Do you have a throw/blanket you can wrap round you or even a long cardi if you don't like dressing gowns ( I love my dressing gown)

 

[Paula Garner]

I bought one and never used it. It went to the charity shop about 5 months ago lol.

 

[paddyp]

I bought one and it was vital to walk down to theatre in. I would have been exposing my A*** to the whole of Musgrove Park if I didn't have one as the gown was gaping open at the back. Sx

 

[Madcatwoman]

I didn't bother just took a hoodie which I didn't need as it was hot. They give you a 2nd gown to put on backwards so you don,t expose yourself. I was wheeled to theatre so didn't have to worry

 

[RaeB]

I was told not to buy one because they'd just put another gown on backwards for the walk to theatre.

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

My gown went round me twice, so I was well covered for the walk to the table. No mooning from me! I took a robe which was quite useful for my much walking up and down the ward corridor, dragging my drip stand with me (helps to get the wind moving). But I could have done without it, as it was 30 degrees when I had my op five weeks ago. I took a nightie which I wore at night, and spent the days in pj bottoms, bra and vest top.

 

[tealovingsleever]

My gown was huge too. Quite the novelty at 21 stone

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Yes Victoria. I agree. Seems I was one of their smaller clients. ;-)

As I was going under on the table I heard someone say they'd have to get me a smaller BP cuff. Felt good x

 

[AlphaEcho]

I didn't need mine (although I took it with me). I was in hospital gowns initially and then had a shower (WONDERFUL!) and got dressed.

Snap - did exactly the same, took it with me, unpacked it, repacked it, took it home. In fact I did that with quite a few things I took with me. Once out of their gown I wore a t-shirt and "lounge pants" and wandered around in them.

AE.

 

[WitchInWorthing]

actually, I have a few cloaks - I might take one of those with me... possibly not the black one with the huge over hanging hood - it is a hospital and I don't want to freak out any of the patients lol

 

[soohoo]

morning everyone.i got a velor towelling one it to the knee and zips up fromt.from one of the larger size ladies catalogues.its great just put it on you don't have to zip up.i also wondered did we need nighties that button up front or would normal ones do.take care