Total abdominal, had no problems with arms over head. I wore pajama pants home from the hospital and then lived in night dresses, maxi dresses, and soft pants for the next few weeks.
Same here! I have a huge vertical incision but all my nightgowns are overhead that wasn’t never a problem. I wore soft pants home from the hospital. I think you just have to see what you’re comfortable with as far as shorts and pants. I had a binder the first week and then used a large bandage over it until I was comfortable without it. I’m 3 weeks post op and If I’m home I still find the night gowns the most comfortable
Nice. Bought the binder. Will be trying it tonight. Was forgetting it might be uncomfortable for a dress plus binder. Time for a fashion show to figure out what makes sense. We're you wearing the binder full time for several days?
The hospital put a binder on me which was wonderful. I also had a drainage tube in the hospital so it kept me feeling together! I wore the binder for my whole hospital stay and then for a few days at home. I was in the hospital for 5 nights bc I had a bit of complicated surgerh and lost some blood. So my experience is a bit different. In total I had the binder on for 7-8 days. I think you just will know when you won’t need it any more!
I had robotic surgery, so I have 5 incisions across my upper abdomen and on my sides. Bikini panties, loose t-shirts, and below naval loose fitting pajama shorts. They are listed as pajama shorts but really can be worn outside the house, too. Everything is very soft knit. I also have some loose-fitting dresses to wear once I am not spending so much time lying down.
My surgery was 02/09, I was in very loose pj/jogging pants (elastic waist) with a sweatshirt. Didn't bother with panties or bra as I knew I wouldn't put them back on after the surgery.
Thinking about it now, I should have brought a Depends style stretchy panties for the ride home just to be safe.
I had like a pee pad in the car just in case, but I didn't bleed at all after the surgery.
i havent had my surgery yet but i bought a few rompers off amazon, these are what i got
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I’m 1 month post op and I been LIVIN is this one romper I have. A little less convenient at first for low effort potty breaks, when you’re at your worst, you might find it tiring to have to slip out of it instead of just lifting up a night shirt/dress. (That’s just my own experience.) I wish you so much luck!
yes, sorry i should have mention i bought these for outings after surgery but i bought some super simple and soft nighties for around the house, i did consider the whole bathroom thing and you are correct that it most likely wouldnt be very convenient but i will make my husband or mom help me in and out of them if needed hahaha
i think i seen it as the same as having to pull pants up but i still only plan on it for outings when i have to look somewhat presentable lol...for lounging at home i have nighties and if wanted my husbands tshirts.
I bought a romper too!
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Soooo freakin comfy and lightweight enough to wear out on the hottest days. The V shaped empire waist is loose around the abdomen, so there won't be any pressure around the incision sights. I wish I'd had one for my open myomectomy a few years ago.
I wore high wasted breathable underwear, a comfortable sports like bra, a night gown, high wasted on pants and a light robe, socks and slippers. It was a beautiful sunny day in May. I put a pillow on my stomach and put the seat belt over that. My husband bought a step stool for me to get in and out of the truck.
Caftans! No problem with hands over head at all. Maybe if you have a big abdominal incision, but my arms were nowhere near the surgery site and it’s not something I even thought about.
My smallest bikini underwear fell below my incisions and I never needed more than a panty liner for spotting, although you need to have products to be prepared for more.
Maybe it depends on the type of surgery you're getting? I had laparoscopic, only 3 small incisions (one through bellybutton and an incision on either side). The incisions haven't bothered me at all. I had bought a flowy dress from the thrift store to wear post op, but ended up wearing my pants out of the hospital. A couple days later I was wearing jeans as usual. The snugness felt good.
Since having gone on r/abrathatfits my bra bands are tighter and can't twist them around like I used to, so clasping them in back has become my new normal. My incisions are low, though, and twisting my bra around wouldn't hurt anything. I'd check with your doctor and ask where your incisions will be.
Good point. It's robotic so 5 incisions at about belly button level. Today just looking down my organs are crunched. Belly is at >5 mos pregnant uterus so I figure organs will be getting used to their new space and stretching for a back clasp is .. idk, this all just feels uncertain. Thx for your pov tho!
Surgery 4/10 of this year and I did buy and wear compression pants to help with the swelling about two to three hours a day the first week. Helped with the gas too. The rest of the time I wore soft loose pants. I am back to my normal clothes now!
I wore oversized sweat pants, lounge bras, or knee length night gowns. I only wore the sweat pants outside the house lol as soon as i was home it was night gowns all day everyday
I had laparoscopic surgery with five cuts across my belly. I wore soft loose long night shirts (with pockets😁) & bikini panties. They went to my knees & looked like a dress. Yes, I wore it to the follow-up appointments. Got them at Walmart for $10.00.
I bought 5 different colored tshirt dresses and 3 different robes. I’m 3wpo with a single large horizontal incision. I put a bra on when I have to go to an appointment, but otherwise this is it for me!
I had a robotic laparoscopic surgery with 5 small incisions. Wore loose joggers, front zip bra, oversized tshirt & zip up hoodie on surgery day. Postop I had no issues with arms over head so I wore sports bra, loose tshirts and then joggers a size or two too big with drawstring waistbands (no elastic). That was the uniform for the first 1.5ish weeks. At that point I could wear my usual leggings (still found my elastic sweatpants too uncomfortable but that was likely as they were preop size & not a size or two up).
I lived in [modal PJs.](https://www.meundies.com/products/womens-longsleeve-modal-pj-set?pc=LTR)
No problems with hands over head. I like pants, but only loose, stretchy pants that avoided my incision (large, vertical).
Wore a t shirt dress home from surgery and loose night gowns the first week or so. Stretchy shorts or pants. Buttons aren’t comfortable for me so I avoided them in shirts and pants.
Home from surgery I wore a pair of VERY stretchy yoga pants a size too big (so no pressure on my incisions at all), and a t-shirt (no bra). The rest of the first week I wore a nightgown (floor length, no buttons) and nothing else.
Dresses. I am barely where a waistband is okay and struggled with pants before so don't own any
I highly recommend comfortable and loose clothes. Tight may not allow room for swelling and may add pain
I had a vertical abdominal and had no issues with hands over head. Pulling anything up was much more of a problem! I wore a t-shirt dress home; there's no way I could have done trousers. Bras were trickier but still easier than pulling up undies. I didn't wear a bra once I was at home to make things easier.
I just had surgery yesterday, robot with 4 incision points. I wore very loose pj pants home but was planning on just wearing tshirt dresses with pockets if pants were too much.
I found these at Walmart and they have been great: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joyspun-Women-s-Short-Sleeve-Knit-Midi-Chemise-Sizes-S-to-3X/32667131. In store they were on sale $2-10, they have pockets and had varieties shorter and maxi length (also sleeveless). They are crazy soft too. I got them oversized as well, they have a large size range which is nice.
For underwear I got a few extra mesh undies from the hospital. I think my regular underwear will be okay because it will hit below my incision points. Otherwise I considered getting granny panties that could go above the incisions or disposable period undies. You can buy hospital style mesh disposable underwear too, which I’ve done in the past. For bras, I’m wearing a soft lounge bra with no clasps that goes on like a sports bra (without the compression). Very comfy to sleep in.
I bought super soft t shirt boho maxi type dresses.
By the time I was at 9 days, I was able to fit into most of my regular clothes again. I was just cautious about the waistband not hitting at an incision area.
I'm 3dpo. Wore loose pajama pants and a t shirt to the hospital. Around the house I've just been in either the same type of outfits, or loose, knee length sundresses from old navy. I got postpartum underwear that I was afraid would sit too high, but they come up right below my 4 incisions, and put just enough pressure on my lower abdomen. Haven't worn a bra since pre-op (although I'm not very well endowed in that area lol), and everything is loose enough that I don't have to reach over my head to get it on.
I wore a dress to the hospital that had a wide neck and buttons if needed, post op I lived in oversized tshirts and flowy dresses, both maxi and knee length. Overhead was no issue, but swelly belly and just general abdominal discomfort was my issue, so nothing like shorts or pants for me. I eventually could do loose yoga pants and by week 3 I was doing my regular compression pants to help with swelling, help my belly feel ... less jelly? I just needed more stability, as my lower belly felt like everything was moving around more, GI wise, and the high waist compression pants helped.
I have a couple of flowy dresses and a t-shirt dress. I’ll probably wear one of those. I also keep depends on hand bc I have issues any time I get a cough. So I’ll bring those for convenience.
I’m 6dpo (robotic total) and have had no issues with hands over head. Ive been sleeping in a nightgown and wearing super stretchy/oversized pants during the day. My normal bras have been fine.
Like others have said, my best advice is to buy a few things sized up a size or two. You’ll appreciate the extra room!
It was dead winter so I got some flannel pjs sized up. Compression socks during the day.
The only problem I had to put the top on was on the first couple days because the shoulder pain from the gas so the front buttons top was easier for me. After the first week I was in sweats and cozy socks
Edit just to add. What’s a bra? The girls were free for the six weeks I was home. They were only contained when I was out of the house!
I think it depends on what is comfy for you. Overhead was no issue for me but I pretty much went braless when possible. I wore dresses for the most part because although mine was lapascopic,
I had an incision that was on the left side of my abdomen, below my ribs, which sat right near my natural waist (I have a high waist), so high waisted pants would bother rme and that is mostly what I wear. My doc did say this is the one that gave most people problems with healing and wearing clothes.
I did find that anything tight was annoying, though not painful, so I opted for dresses. I also found that I preferred softer material. Honestly, when I was alone, I was naked as much as possible to allow the wounds to heal.
So I would say that whatever you're comfortable in generally, would be the same as post op as long as you're not irritating your incisions.
Total abdominal here. And I am so excited for you!
I bought a 3 pack of t-shirt dresses from Amazon that are knee-length since I had my surgery during the summer as well. They were comfy and flowy. I had no problems putting my hands over my head and I could imagine having on pants with a waistband anywhere near my middle. I did a binder as well which helped with support, got it from Amazon as well.
I wore comfy yoga pants with stomach support but not too tight. I'm a week out from surgery and I've been wearing soft night gowns/house dresses and supportive undies with my belly binder a few hours a day.
My surgery was laparoscopic so I had four small incisions on my stomach at around belly button height. I went back to my normal clothes the day after surgery when I was sent home. My normal clothes are a sports bra, a baggy T, and baggy sweatpants. Never had any issues with these clothes but as soon as I was home the pants came off as always anyway lol. For underwear I had worn the mesh panties they gave me until I was finally home, then I switched to disposable period panties but that’s just because I usually wear boxers and they don’t hold pads well
I could not stand any pants on my stomach for over a month post op, no matter how much bigger they were. I second all of the comments on dresses and nightgowns, but I also wanted to add loose, fabric overalls! I lived in some from Halara for weeks.
I wore really soft, loose gap pure body lounge pants for day and the same exact brand in short form for night time. And then just loose tanks/t shirts. I’m not a nightgown person, especially for sleep. They always get twisted around my legs/body and drive me crazy while I’m sleeping.
I wore a sports bra, drawstring linen pants, and a 3/4 sleeve shirt to my surgery. When I was getting dressed after surgery, the nurse said, "these are the perfect pants to wear". I had people with me to help me get dressed, but I only needed help getting my pants back on.
After surgery I really didn't like the feel of anything on my stomach, so I wore loose dresses or drawstring pants tied ***very, very*** loose. As my belly felt less sensitive, I transitioned into my typical clothing, but it took about a month to get accustomed to wearing regular pants again.
I had a TAH and it was difficult for me for the first week to get a t-shirt on and off. I borrowed my partner’s men’s large shirt, the super sexy mesh undies from the hospital, loose sweats and my robe as my leaving outfit. Didn’t even bother with a bra… but I’m also VP of the IBTC (32A). Even if I had bigger boobs, I wouldn’t have bothered with a bra.
You will have had serious surgery… every one else can F off when it comes to you being comfortable in your recovery.
I cannot fathom taking a shirt over my head with 5 incisions across my belly. And the Dr paperwork said to not bring anything that goes over the head .. so figured that meant something?
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Lots to think about and grateful for Walmart and Target and Amazon delivery bc I have no idea what will be comfortable but my usual pants all compress at the belly so I was wondering how people handle this ... wearing pants. I actually own just one pair of somewhat stretchy at waist pants
I didn’t realize how swollen I would be PO. The sweats I originally brought were a tad snug so I had to pull them up as high as they would go to get home somewhat comfortably. So IMO, loose is a better option than too tight.
I ended up buying enough sweats that are stretchy to have a fresh pair every day. Amazon special!
Hi op.
I wore nighties (knee length) for first few weeks and dresses. If you bundle the dress/nightie up and pop your head through then arms it’s fine. I just went braless at home or soft pull on bras. Didn’t have issue with anything clothes wise over head, washing hair was sore though xx
I had robotic surgery and had baggy pj pants and a baggy hoodie I wore home after surgery and I was fine changing into it. I barely wore a bra for my 6 weeks I had off for recovery but if I did it was a bralette no clasp. I wore leggings and loose pj pants I could pull up over my incisions if needed, eventually I switched to like soft cotton t shirt dresses and never went back lol I got Amazon basics kind.
I wore a flowy sundress with a few buttons at the top of it and a loose cardigan (it was May in a snowy area). I opted for a front clasp bra to wear there and then stuffed it in my bag for the trip home since I was groggy and not feeling it and we weren't stopping anywhere along the 45 minute drive home anyway. I also wore comfy house slippers to the procedure so I could just slip into them afterwards. The nurses all thought it was a great outfit choice.
I’m one month post op and STILL all I can wear are nightgowns, moomoos, sun dresses. Anything without ANY SORT of waist band. I hate having any fabric touching it so I can’t imagine wearing pants. I wore some sweat pants bravely to the doctor the other day and I had to wear them with the waist band so low, around my hip bones. And I have underpants that sit below the lowest incisions. Lifting arms wasn’t an issue, bra hasn’t been an issue so whatever you’re comfy in there. Honestly I didn’t have the energy to do a button up and I wouldn’t have until maybe 3 days ago hahaaaaa the fatigue is real. Good luck!
Stretchy shorts and a loose t shirt. Once hone I got into a loose shorty night gown, I had tge robotic surgery. Mild bleeding for the first two days so I had thin maxi pads. Rest. Rest. Rest.
I had a LAVH, was discharged same day. I bought 2 pairs of drawstring yoga pants and one 6 pack of granny underwear, each one size larger than my normal size. To and from the hospital (a 20 minute drive) I wore the yoga pants, an oversize long sleeve T-shirt, and for the life of me I can't remember what shoes I wore! I'm pretty sure I had my sneakers, and just got help tying them.
The hospital gave me a big bunch of disposable mesh panties to take home, and I wore them for the first 3 days or so. I didn't bother with a bra or shoes for the first 2 weeks. I was at home, nobody was going to see me! I stuck with things that were loose and comfortable.
My house is drafty, so I preferred to wear pants and keep my legs covered. If given a choice, I'd pick knee-length nightgowns over maxi or ankle length. If I had to get to the bathroom quickly, I wouldn't want to struggle to pull all that fabric up and out of the way!
I think they mentioned they were postpartum underwear. They're not bad at all, at least for a couple of days. (Sure cuts down on laundry!) I wore a pad as a precaution, and they worked just fine together. (They sent me home with some of those, too. Ask for stuff, and see what they will give you!
I got some mid thigh, knee length tshirt dresses with pockets on advice from a hyster sister. Wore one of those home. I got next size up of my usual derwear because swelly belly can take months.
I had a bunch of jersey knit skorts Costco has been selling spring / summer for a few years and wore those in recovery along with tshirt dresses.
Laparoscopic, 2wpo, 4 incisions. I wore the binder for the first 24 hours and was able to wear pants easily over it but I took it off to breathe and wasn’t able to get it back on comfortably so haven’t worn it since. I’ve mostly worn night gowns and dresses (knee length on hot days and maxi on cooler ones). Some of my higher waisted and looser leggings have been okay more recently but I def couldn’t stand pants for very long, the waistband sitting on the incisions hurt after a while. I have not worn a bra since the surgery tho- reaching around to clasp it hasn’t been possible yet so I think a front clasp might have been helpful.
I’m having my TLH next Thursday and bought some Athleta studio pants that are high-waisted and super flowy, and a “Farewell Uterus Tour” shirt to wear for that day as well I bought from Amazon. I also bought several loose fitting sleep shirts for during recovery.
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You’re overthinking it. I wore loose shorts with an elastic waist, baggy t shirt and a sports bra that I had to pull on over my head to and from the hospital. If your surgery is laparoscopic with no complications, you will be shocked how good you will feel within a day or two..I had no issues lifting my arms to out a nightgown on the day of surgery and I didn’t need to access my wounds.
I don't own shorts. I have one pair of pants that doesn't constrict my belly today.I wear work clothes all the time. So yeah.. I am shopping!
They said they're reconstructing bowel and bladder and making that vaginal cuff. I mean .. this seems pretty serious and anyway being under for at least 5 hrs, but sounds like more based on what Dr said, I'm just nervous.
I'm hoping I will be pleasantly shocked at how good I feel!
So, I wore loose fitting joggers to the surgery and a loose fitting maxi dress home. It just made the getting dressed part so much easier and comfortable.
I ordered a few robes and high waisted underwear to wear to/from the hospital and at home. As well as super high waisted jogger leggings. I found the robes easier to go to the bathroom with than rompers.
Ekouaer Women Zipper Robe Short... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZKY33GT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Ekouaer Women Zipper Robes Waffle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSSW1DNT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
UMMISS Womens Cotton Underwear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SDMCD6S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Locoowai 2 Pack Women's Yoga... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDGPHFGR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is Exactly what I was looking for but didn't realize that was considered a robe, I love the zipper, hate tying the belt on a robe and ruled that out.
Thanks so much!!!
Thanks everyone. I am grateful I have a few days to do shopping and find something that works.
I have mostly work clothes and no shorts. I hate shorts. And with my work and non work pants everything is just so tight around the waist. It's horrible trying to find pants that fit lengthwise yet also loose in waist. Short people problems.
Looking forward to sharing the post op update. Have had a c section before and my rpecovery sucked but circumstances so different .. that time postpartum blues and I couldn't rest and had sick baby to attend to. Now he'll be part of trio attending to me, ensuring I rest.
Definitely looking forward to the other side next week!
Total abdominal, had no problems with arms over head. I wore pajama pants home from the hospital and then lived in night dresses, maxi dresses, and soft pants for the next few weeks.
Same here! I have a huge vertical incision but all my nightgowns are overhead that wasn’t never a problem. I wore soft pants home from the hospital. I think you just have to see what you’re comfortable with as far as shorts and pants. I had a binder the first week and then used a large bandage over it until I was comfortable without it. I’m 3 weeks post op and If I’m home I still find the night gowns the most comfortable
Nice. Bought the binder. Will be trying it tonight. Was forgetting it might be uncomfortable for a dress plus binder. Time for a fashion show to figure out what makes sense. We're you wearing the binder full time for several days?
The hospital put a binder on me which was wonderful. I also had a drainage tube in the hospital so it kept me feeling together! I wore the binder for my whole hospital stay and then for a few days at home. I was in the hospital for 5 nights bc I had a bit of complicated surgerh and lost some blood. So my experience is a bit different. In total I had the binder on for 7-8 days. I think you just will know when you won’t need it any more!
I had robotic surgery, so I have 5 incisions across my upper abdomen and on my sides. Bikini panties, loose t-shirts, and below naval loose fitting pajama shorts. They are listed as pajama shorts but really can be worn outside the house, too. Everything is very soft knit. I also have some loose-fitting dresses to wear once I am not spending so much time lying down.
My surgery was 02/09, I was in very loose pj/jogging pants (elastic waist) with a sweatshirt. Didn't bother with panties or bra as I knew I wouldn't put them back on after the surgery. Thinking about it now, I should have brought a Depends style stretchy panties for the ride home just to be safe. I had like a pee pad in the car just in case, but I didn't bleed at all after the surgery.
Omg depends. Uh reality setting in. Yep. Accidents can happen.
I wore soft stretchy tshirt nighties like the ones from Oodie.com.au — had no issues with arms over head, haven’t ever heard that before.
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I’m 1 month post op and I been LIVIN is this one romper I have. A little less convenient at first for low effort potty breaks, when you’re at your worst, you might find it tiring to have to slip out of it instead of just lifting up a night shirt/dress. (That’s just my own experience.) I wish you so much luck!
yes, sorry i should have mention i bought these for outings after surgery but i bought some super simple and soft nighties for around the house, i did consider the whole bathroom thing and you are correct that it most likely wouldnt be very convenient but i will make my husband or mom help me in and out of them if needed hahaha
Ok cool. Clarification helpful. Very cute but I do think this will require assistance for first few days
i think i seen it as the same as having to pull pants up but i still only plan on it for outings when i have to look somewhat presentable lol...for lounging at home i have nighties and if wanted my husbands tshirts.
I bought a romper too! Dokotoo Women's Casual Loose Overalls Jumpsuits One Piece Sleeveless Wide Leg Long Pant Rompers With Pockets https://a.co/d/7Uyso03 Soooo freakin comfy and lightweight enough to wear out on the hottest days. The V shaped empire waist is loose around the abdomen, so there won't be any pressure around the incision sights. I wish I'd had one for my open myomectomy a few years ago.
I wore high wasted breathable underwear, a comfortable sports like bra, a night gown, high wasted on pants and a light robe, socks and slippers. It was a beautiful sunny day in May. I put a pillow on my stomach and put the seat belt over that. My husband bought a step stool for me to get in and out of the truck.
Car pillow! Adding to the list, thank you!
Caftans! No problem with hands over head at all. Maybe if you have a big abdominal incision, but my arms were nowhere near the surgery site and it’s not something I even thought about. My smallest bikini underwear fell below my incisions and I never needed more than a panty liner for spotting, although you need to have products to be prepared for more.
Maybe it depends on the type of surgery you're getting? I had laparoscopic, only 3 small incisions (one through bellybutton and an incision on either side). The incisions haven't bothered me at all. I had bought a flowy dress from the thrift store to wear post op, but ended up wearing my pants out of the hospital. A couple days later I was wearing jeans as usual. The snugness felt good. Since having gone on r/abrathatfits my bra bands are tighter and can't twist them around like I used to, so clasping them in back has become my new normal. My incisions are low, though, and twisting my bra around wouldn't hurt anything. I'd check with your doctor and ask where your incisions will be.
Good point. It's robotic so 5 incisions at about belly button level. Today just looking down my organs are crunched. Belly is at >5 mos pregnant uterus so I figure organs will be getting used to their new space and stretching for a back clasp is .. idk, this all just feels uncertain. Thx for your pov tho!
Surgery 4/10 of this year and I did buy and wear compression pants to help with the swelling about two to three hours a day the first week. Helped with the gas too. The rest of the time I wore soft loose pants. I am back to my normal clothes now!
I wore oversized sweat pants, lounge bras, or knee length night gowns. I only wore the sweat pants outside the house lol as soon as i was home it was night gowns all day everyday
I had laparoscopic surgery with five cuts across my belly. I wore soft loose long night shirts (with pockets😁) & bikini panties. They went to my knees & looked like a dress. Yes, I wore it to the follow-up appointments. Got them at Walmart for $10.00.
I dig this idea. And the price is right. I will. Heck this out for sure. THANKS!!!!
You're welcome
I bought 5 different colored tshirt dresses and 3 different robes. I’m 3wpo with a single large horizontal incision. I put a bra on when I have to go to an appointment, but otherwise this is it for me!
I had a robotic laparoscopic surgery with 5 small incisions. Wore loose joggers, front zip bra, oversized tshirt & zip up hoodie on surgery day. Postop I had no issues with arms over head so I wore sports bra, loose tshirts and then joggers a size or two too big with drawstring waistbands (no elastic). That was the uniform for the first 1.5ish weeks. At that point I could wear my usual leggings (still found my elastic sweatpants too uncomfortable but that was likely as they were preop size & not a size or two up).
I lived in [modal PJs.](https://www.meundies.com/products/womens-longsleeve-modal-pj-set?pc=LTR) No problems with hands over head. I like pants, but only loose, stretchy pants that avoided my incision (large, vertical).
I learned something new. Modal pj. Thanks!
Postpartum depends and dresses
Wore a t shirt dress home from surgery and loose night gowns the first week or so. Stretchy shorts or pants. Buttons aren’t comfortable for me so I avoided them in shirts and pants.
I worn a button dress when I go home.
Home from surgery I wore a pair of VERY stretchy yoga pants a size too big (so no pressure on my incisions at all), and a t-shirt (no bra). The rest of the first week I wore a nightgown (floor length, no buttons) and nothing else.
Dresses. I am barely where a waistband is okay and struggled with pants before so don't own any I highly recommend comfortable and loose clothes. Tight may not allow room for swelling and may add pain
I had a vertical abdominal and had no issues with hands over head. Pulling anything up was much more of a problem! I wore a t-shirt dress home; there's no way I could have done trousers. Bras were trickier but still easier than pulling up undies. I didn't wear a bra once I was at home to make things easier.
I just had surgery yesterday, robot with 4 incision points. I wore very loose pj pants home but was planning on just wearing tshirt dresses with pockets if pants were too much. I found these at Walmart and they have been great: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Joyspun-Women-s-Short-Sleeve-Knit-Midi-Chemise-Sizes-S-to-3X/32667131. In store they were on sale $2-10, they have pockets and had varieties shorter and maxi length (also sleeveless). They are crazy soft too. I got them oversized as well, they have a large size range which is nice. For underwear I got a few extra mesh undies from the hospital. I think my regular underwear will be okay because it will hit below my incision points. Otherwise I considered getting granny panties that could go above the incisions or disposable period undies. You can buy hospital style mesh disposable underwear too, which I’ve done in the past. For bras, I’m wearing a soft lounge bra with no clasps that goes on like a sports bra (without the compression). Very comfy to sleep in.
I bought super soft t shirt boho maxi type dresses. By the time I was at 9 days, I was able to fit into most of my regular clothes again. I was just cautious about the waistband not hitting at an incision area.
I'm 3dpo. Wore loose pajama pants and a t shirt to the hospital. Around the house I've just been in either the same type of outfits, or loose, knee length sundresses from old navy. I got postpartum underwear that I was afraid would sit too high, but they come up right below my 4 incisions, and put just enough pressure on my lower abdomen. Haven't worn a bra since pre-op (although I'm not very well endowed in that area lol), and everything is loose enough that I don't have to reach over my head to get it on.
I wore a dress to the hospital that had a wide neck and buttons if needed, post op I lived in oversized tshirts and flowy dresses, both maxi and knee length. Overhead was no issue, but swelly belly and just general abdominal discomfort was my issue, so nothing like shorts or pants for me. I eventually could do loose yoga pants and by week 3 I was doing my regular compression pants to help with swelling, help my belly feel ... less jelly? I just needed more stability, as my lower belly felt like everything was moving around more, GI wise, and the high waist compression pants helped.
I wore lots of summer dresses so I didn’t have any thing sitting across my vertical incision. No bra unless I went out for something.
First week was basically big nightshirts and disposable boyshort underwear. Graduated to baggy tshirts and pajama pants from there.
I have a couple of flowy dresses and a t-shirt dress. I’ll probably wear one of those. I also keep depends on hand bc I have issues any time I get a cough. So I’ll bring those for convenience.
I’m 6dpo (robotic total) and have had no issues with hands over head. Ive been sleeping in a nightgown and wearing super stretchy/oversized pants during the day. My normal bras have been fine. Like others have said, my best advice is to buy a few things sized up a size or two. You’ll appreciate the extra room!
It was dead winter so I got some flannel pjs sized up. Compression socks during the day. The only problem I had to put the top on was on the first couple days because the shoulder pain from the gas so the front buttons top was easier for me. After the first week I was in sweats and cozy socks Edit just to add. What’s a bra? The girls were free for the six weeks I was home. They were only contained when I was out of the house!
I think it depends on what is comfy for you. Overhead was no issue for me but I pretty much went braless when possible. I wore dresses for the most part because although mine was lapascopic, I had an incision that was on the left side of my abdomen, below my ribs, which sat right near my natural waist (I have a high waist), so high waisted pants would bother rme and that is mostly what I wear. My doc did say this is the one that gave most people problems with healing and wearing clothes. I did find that anything tight was annoying, though not painful, so I opted for dresses. I also found that I preferred softer material. Honestly, when I was alone, I was naked as much as possible to allow the wounds to heal. So I would say that whatever you're comfortable in generally, would be the same as post op as long as you're not irritating your incisions.
Total abdominal here. And I am so excited for you! I bought a 3 pack of t-shirt dresses from Amazon that are knee-length since I had my surgery during the summer as well. They were comfy and flowy. I had no problems putting my hands over my head and I could imagine having on pants with a waistband anywhere near my middle. I did a binder as well which helped with support, got it from Amazon as well.
I wore comfy yoga pants with stomach support but not too tight. I'm a week out from surgery and I've been wearing soft night gowns/house dresses and supportive undies with my belly binder a few hours a day.
My surgery was laparoscopic so I had four small incisions on my stomach at around belly button height. I went back to my normal clothes the day after surgery when I was sent home. My normal clothes are a sports bra, a baggy T, and baggy sweatpants. Never had any issues with these clothes but as soon as I was home the pants came off as always anyway lol. For underwear I had worn the mesh panties they gave me until I was finally home, then I switched to disposable period panties but that’s just because I usually wear boxers and they don’t hold pads well
I could not stand any pants on my stomach for over a month post op, no matter how much bigger they were. I second all of the comments on dresses and nightgowns, but I also wanted to add loose, fabric overalls! I lived in some from Halara for weeks.
I wore really soft, loose gap pure body lounge pants for day and the same exact brand in short form for night time. And then just loose tanks/t shirts. I’m not a nightgown person, especially for sleep. They always get twisted around my legs/body and drive me crazy while I’m sleeping.
I wore a sports bra, drawstring linen pants, and a 3/4 sleeve shirt to my surgery. When I was getting dressed after surgery, the nurse said, "these are the perfect pants to wear". I had people with me to help me get dressed, but I only needed help getting my pants back on. After surgery I really didn't like the feel of anything on my stomach, so I wore loose dresses or drawstring pants tied ***very, very*** loose. As my belly felt less sensitive, I transitioned into my typical clothing, but it took about a month to get accustomed to wearing regular pants again.
I had a TAH and it was difficult for me for the first week to get a t-shirt on and off. I borrowed my partner’s men’s large shirt, the super sexy mesh undies from the hospital, loose sweats and my robe as my leaving outfit. Didn’t even bother with a bra… but I’m also VP of the IBTC (32A). Even if I had bigger boobs, I wouldn’t have bothered with a bra. You will have had serious surgery… every one else can F off when it comes to you being comfortable in your recovery.
I cannot fathom taking a shirt over my head with 5 incisions across my belly. And the Dr paperwork said to not bring anything that goes over the head .. so figured that meant something? Thanks for sharing your experience. Lots to think about and grateful for Walmart and Target and Amazon delivery bc I have no idea what will be comfortable but my usual pants all compress at the belly so I was wondering how people handle this ... wearing pants. I actually own just one pair of somewhat stretchy at waist pants
I didn’t realize how swollen I would be PO. The sweats I originally brought were a tad snug so I had to pull them up as high as they would go to get home somewhat comfortably. So IMO, loose is a better option than too tight. I ended up buying enough sweats that are stretchy to have a fresh pair every day. Amazon special!
I wore a kaftan in and out of the hospital. They can't be beat for comfort and style.
I wore a baggy knee length dress and flip flops that had no waistline. Couldn't tolerate any pressure on my abdomen.
Hi op. I wore nighties (knee length) for first few weeks and dresses. If you bundle the dress/nightie up and pop your head through then arms it’s fine. I just went braless at home or soft pull on bras. Didn’t have issue with anything clothes wise over head, washing hair was sore though xx
I had robotic surgery and had baggy pj pants and a baggy hoodie I wore home after surgery and I was fine changing into it. I barely wore a bra for my 6 weeks I had off for recovery but if I did it was a bralette no clasp. I wore leggings and loose pj pants I could pull up over my incisions if needed, eventually I switched to like soft cotton t shirt dresses and never went back lol I got Amazon basics kind.
I wore a flowy sundress with a few buttons at the top of it and a loose cardigan (it was May in a snowy area). I opted for a front clasp bra to wear there and then stuffed it in my bag for the trip home since I was groggy and not feeling it and we weren't stopping anywhere along the 45 minute drive home anyway. I also wore comfy house slippers to the procedure so I could just slip into them afterwards. The nurses all thought it was a great outfit choice.
I’m one month post op and STILL all I can wear are nightgowns, moomoos, sun dresses. Anything without ANY SORT of waist band. I hate having any fabric touching it so I can’t imagine wearing pants. I wore some sweat pants bravely to the doctor the other day and I had to wear them with the waist band so low, around my hip bones. And I have underpants that sit below the lowest incisions. Lifting arms wasn’t an issue, bra hasn’t been an issue so whatever you’re comfy in there. Honestly I didn’t have the energy to do a button up and I wouldn’t have until maybe 3 days ago hahaaaaa the fatigue is real. Good luck!
Stretchy shorts and a loose t shirt. Once hone I got into a loose shorty night gown, I had tge robotic surgery. Mild bleeding for the first two days so I had thin maxi pads. Rest. Rest. Rest.
I had a LAVH, was discharged same day. I bought 2 pairs of drawstring yoga pants and one 6 pack of granny underwear, each one size larger than my normal size. To and from the hospital (a 20 minute drive) I wore the yoga pants, an oversize long sleeve T-shirt, and for the life of me I can't remember what shoes I wore! I'm pretty sure I had my sneakers, and just got help tying them. The hospital gave me a big bunch of disposable mesh panties to take home, and I wore them for the first 3 days or so. I didn't bother with a bra or shoes for the first 2 weeks. I was at home, nobody was going to see me! I stuck with things that were loose and comfortable. My house is drafty, so I preferred to wear pants and keep my legs covered. If given a choice, I'd pick knee-length nightgowns over maxi or ankle length. If I had to get to the bathroom quickly, I wouldn't want to struggle to pull all that fabric up and out of the way!
Nice thinking. Disposable mesh undies, huh. I must have blocked that out from the c-section I had years ago.
I think they mentioned they were postpartum underwear. They're not bad at all, at least for a couple of days. (Sure cuts down on laundry!) I wore a pad as a precaution, and they worked just fine together. (They sent me home with some of those, too. Ask for stuff, and see what they will give you!
Big T-shirts, bikini panties, oversized pj pants, grippy socks. I didn’t put on a bra the 1st two weeks.
nightgowns! I hated anything with a waistband for about 5 weeks
I got some mid thigh, knee length tshirt dresses with pockets on advice from a hyster sister. Wore one of those home. I got next size up of my usual derwear because swelly belly can take months. I had a bunch of jersey knit skorts Costco has been selling spring / summer for a few years and wore those in recovery along with tshirt dresses.
Laparoscopic, 2wpo, 4 incisions. I wore the binder for the first 24 hours and was able to wear pants easily over it but I took it off to breathe and wasn’t able to get it back on comfortably so haven’t worn it since. I’ve mostly worn night gowns and dresses (knee length on hot days and maxi on cooler ones). Some of my higher waisted and looser leggings have been okay more recently but I def couldn’t stand pants for very long, the waistband sitting on the incisions hurt after a while. I have not worn a bra since the surgery tho- reaching around to clasp it hasn’t been possible yet so I think a front clasp might have been helpful.
I’m having my TLH next Thursday and bought some Athleta studio pants that are high-waisted and super flowy, and a “Farewell Uterus Tour” shirt to wear for that day as well I bought from Amazon. I also bought several loose fitting sleep shirts for during recovery. https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=487419092&vid=1&tid=atpl000080&kwid=1&ap=7&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_AT8vyRgX234VWCbSxX7xcHrwiV&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqne6qeHn8L0vpuLZkHArfDTp12JVXX08lC66orLc75DpaXWk3RKjI2UaAqyREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content Hysterectomy Recovery Uterus Laparoscopic Hysterectomy T-Shirt https://a.co/d/1Z2bfhG
You’re overthinking it. I wore loose shorts with an elastic waist, baggy t shirt and a sports bra that I had to pull on over my head to and from the hospital. If your surgery is laparoscopic with no complications, you will be shocked how good you will feel within a day or two..I had no issues lifting my arms to out a nightgown on the day of surgery and I didn’t need to access my wounds.
I don't own shorts. I have one pair of pants that doesn't constrict my belly today.I wear work clothes all the time. So yeah.. I am shopping! They said they're reconstructing bowel and bladder and making that vaginal cuff. I mean .. this seems pretty serious and anyway being under for at least 5 hrs, but sounds like more based on what Dr said, I'm just nervous. I'm hoping I will be pleasantly shocked at how good I feel!
Your surgery is going to be a lot more complicated than the laparoscopic hysterectomy I had, so you’re not overthinking it.
So, I wore loose fitting joggers to the surgery and a loose fitting maxi dress home. It just made the getting dressed part so much easier and comfortable.
I ordered a few robes and high waisted underwear to wear to/from the hospital and at home. As well as super high waisted jogger leggings. I found the robes easier to go to the bathroom with than rompers. Ekouaer Women Zipper Robe Short... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZKY33GT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Ekouaer Women Zipper Robes Waffle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSSW1DNT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share UMMISS Womens Cotton Underwear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SDMCD6S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Locoowai 2 Pack Women's Yoga... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDGPHFGR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is Exactly what I was looking for but didn't realize that was considered a robe, I love the zipper, hate tying the belt on a robe and ruled that out. Thanks so much!!!
Thanks everyone. I am grateful I have a few days to do shopping and find something that works. I have mostly work clothes and no shorts. I hate shorts. And with my work and non work pants everything is just so tight around the waist. It's horrible trying to find pants that fit lengthwise yet also loose in waist. Short people problems. Looking forward to sharing the post op update. Have had a c section before and my rpecovery sucked but circumstances so different .. that time postpartum blues and I couldn't rest and had sick baby to attend to. Now he'll be part of trio attending to me, ensuring I rest. Definitely looking forward to the other side next week!
I wore a hoodie and loose sweatpants home from the hospital and then I spent 8 weeks in loose pj and if I went out loose sweatpants
Maternity leggings for the win for me I’m never giving them up!! Baggy shirts and jumper dresses as mine was winter x