Packing for the hospital stay is a challenge. Wear something easy to get out of. Bring something easy to get in to. Wear slip on shoes or shoes with Velcro closures. A big loose button front soft shirt will let you slide your operated arm into the sleeve without too much contortion. But what about the bottom half? Loose stretchy pull-on shorts, loose enough that you can pull them up with one free hand, is a good idea. Those popular "pajama" bottoms that are seen everywhere now are great.
Remember house dresses of the 1950s? Loose fitting and buttoned all the way down the front. Where is a vintage store when you need one?
No one has mentioned unmentionables. What does the zaftig, modest female patient do? The morning after surgery the doctor is going to walk in to the hospital room, smile reassuringly, and want to check out his handiwork. Will you be wearing your Maidenform under your hospital gown? Probably not. I'm still working on this problem. If "bloomers" suggest something loose and large below that is a good idea.. What I don't need right now are Spanx!
What I do need is Anna, the lady's maid from Downton Abby!
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