CaliGirl
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I got my general pre-op instructions from my surgeon's office (which are so generic they should be entitled "Having Surgery for Dummies"). I do have a pre-op appointment 7 days before my 5/2/16 surgery, so I know they will go into a lot more detail then, but in the meantime I'm just obsessing about everything.
One of the things on the list is "On the day of surgery wear loose clothing that will fit over bandages," (okay that part makes sense). Then goes on to say "(oversized shirt that buttons down the front.)" I can't figure out why my clothes need to button down the front for knee replacement surgery, though. Can you? The orthopedic group where my surgeon practices does have a number of different doctors who each specialize in different parts of the body. My best guess is that this is a totally generic pre-op instruction sheet that they give to EVERYONE who is having any type of surgery, and is meant to cover all the bases - but that's just a guess
My doctor said I will probably be in hospital for 3 days (2 nights), so this is not being done outpatient as the pre-op sheet alludes to. For my hospital stay, I had planned to just bring a comfy, cotton nightgown (like a super-long t-shirt that goes down to my knees), but it pulls over my head. For going home, I figured I'd bring a sundress (which again goes on over my head). I figure as long as I stay away from any maxi dresses or skirts that are so long I could potentially trip on them, that's probably easier to deal with than loose pants.
Ladies, what did you wear in hospital, and what did you wear most at home?
Thanks in advance.
One of the things on the list is "On the day of surgery wear loose clothing that will fit over bandages," (okay that part makes sense). Then goes on to say "(oversized shirt that buttons down the front.)" I can't figure out why my clothes need to button down the front for knee replacement surgery, though. Can you? The orthopedic group where my surgeon practices does have a number of different doctors who each specialize in different parts of the body. My best guess is that this is a totally generic pre-op instruction sheet that they give to EVERYONE who is having any type of surgery, and is meant to cover all the bases - but that's just a guess
My doctor said I will probably be in hospital for 3 days (2 nights), so this is not being done outpatient as the pre-op sheet alludes to. For my hospital stay, I had planned to just bring a comfy, cotton nightgown (like a super-long t-shirt that goes down to my knees), but it pulls over my head. For going home, I figured I'd bring a sundress (which again goes on over my head). I figure as long as I stay away from any maxi dresses or skirts that are so long I could potentially trip on them, that's probably easier to deal with than loose pants.
Ladies, what did you wear in hospital, and what did you wear most at home?
Thanks in advance.