Pre-op

Hi all,

Any pre-operation advices (defibrillator implant on Thursday)?

Gals, what kind of bra and clothes should I bring at the hospital?

Thanks!

6 Comments

I usually bring something loose

by janetinak - 2012-01-10 02:01:07

& comfortable with button down the front so easy to get into post-op for the trip home. If its loose enough & your comfortable with it, maybe skip the bra for the return home trip.

Good luck,

Janet

COMFY

by shirley d - 2012-01-10 03:01:41

is always good. Buttons down the front a good idea. My arm was in a sling and not a great range of motion,- so go from there. Wide straps for the bra (I wear the right one wide, almost off the shoulder after 61/2 weeks.)
Best of luck, take good care of yourself, and follow orders.
Let us know how you are doing
Shirley

no bra

by Sociald13 - 2012-01-10 04:01:15

just take comfy clothes sweat pants with button down or zipper sweatshirt...have to make it easy and comfy when leaving the hospital...good luck

same as others except

by jane32 - 2012-01-10 05:01:57

If you are big busted take a comfy older bra, thats got plenty of give. Also take a small pillow to put between you and seat belt for drive home. After first few days I had no problems with bras, or seat belts so hopefully you will be the same.

Best wishes

Jane

No bra

by Cheryl B - 2012-01-10 11:01:03

I wore a cami under a button down shirt, but that was after I got home. At first I just wore plaid button down shirts because that seemed to work best for me. I didn't wear a bra for a while, but when I finally did, I folded up a hankerchief or a small gauze pad and put it under my bra strap.
Good luck to you, and let us know how you're doing. I've had my ICD for a little over a year now. I call him Thumpalina.
Cheryl B.

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by cendmat - 2012-01-11 09:01:05

... meaning soft clothes, comfy clothes. It's a good thing I'm working from home : I'll be able to stay in my pyjama all day long if need be.

Jane, an older bra it'll be since I need one for support as much as I need all of you.

Thanks to you all for the infos and I'll keep you posted.

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