clothing for after surgery

Since you're referring to dresses I'll assume you're a female.  If not, please don't wear a dress.  haha 

Sorry, anything you find to be comfy, nothing binding. 

Best wishes on your procedure.  I'll keep you in my prayers,

Donna~

One thing I found very uncomfortable was wearing a bra so for a few weeks I didn't. I don't know if other women found that too. Otherwise anything with a draw string or something that sits on your hips instead of waist is good. Loose T shirts also work. My surgery was in winter so it was not an option but loose sundresses in summer would be great.

It was beastly the day I was discharged, but the Oregon coast was a tad bit cooler.  I'm female and had staples that ran from just below the navel, 14" up and over to the side.  They had to separate 2 ribs to get to the liver mets.

Anyway, loose, cotton dresses (hung from the shoulders or with a drop waist) with a tank top underneath and bikini (not thong) unds.  Since I had lost a lot of weight, my pants hung low once I could wear them so there was no rubbing.  Definitely not the time to be glamorous, but be comfortable.

I, too, slept in my recliner for several days, because I couldn't get in or out of bed without having to wake my husband.  And of course, the one kidney was keeping my bladder full!

Good Luck.  You didn't say if it was a Lap or Open surgery.  Post care has gotten so much better that I think everyone has an easier surgery these days.

donna_lee

I can't comment regarding bras. I may need one, but I haven't resorted to wearing one just yet.

I wore loose fitting t-shirt and stretchy, loose fitting jogging pants for several weeks.

Getting in and out of bed was challenging, but I managed. I'd scoot close to the edge of the bed on my side, put my feet and lower legs out over the edge of the bed and use the weight of my legs to swing me upright. That way I didn't have to do that painful pulling my chest/shoulders, situp type maneuver. It worked really well for me. I did have a very firm mattress. Probably more difficult with a soft mattress.

Todd

I went to the local church thrift shop and found some elasticized sweat pants about 4 sizes too big.  They were perfect.   Have someone bring you a pillow to hug in the hospital if they don't give you one.  Hold that against your surgical site if you need to cough or sneeze.  Tell people not to make you laugh.  I used a bathroom towel between me and the seatbelt to keep pressure off my wound.   Slept propped up on pillows on a very comfortable couch.  My recliner is not comfortable.  With the exception of my first night home, I was not able to get out of bed once in it.  The first night I had a nurse friend help me, but I could never do it on my own, using my elbows to help get up.

P.S.  I know this was more information than what you asked for, but thought it might be helpful.