It's best to wear loose, comfortable clothing during your surgical procedure. Think about where you're getting surgery to figure out what clothes would best accommodate your incision site and the dressing that'll go over it during recovery.
You may mostly wear PJ's, and as you may not want to wear anything with a tight waistband, bring skirts or dresses. Try to make sure someone comes with you, espeically if you're traveling for your surgery. Light foods (soups, Jell-O, etc.) Comfortable clothing, loose fitting clothing (sweatpants, comfortable bra, etc.)
Loose clothing following surgery
Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes during the first few weeks after laparoscopy. The incision site will be tender and the abdomen swollen so try not to aggravate it with tight clothing.
It depends on factors such as the reason the procedure was carried out (whether it was used to diagnose or treat a condition), your general health and if any complications develop. If you've had laparoscopy to diagnose a condition, you'll probably be able to resume your normal activities within 5 days.
Surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cysts averaged 72 min (range 10-240). Laparoscopic myomectomy and hysterectomy averaged 113 and 131 min respectively (range 25-400). Our results show that while the operating time for most operative laparoscopies is less than 75 min, the range of operating times is great.
Returning to work
If you have had a diagnostic laparoscopy or a simple procedure such as a sterilisation, you can expect to feel able to go back to work within one week. Although you will not be harmed by doing light work just after surgery, it would be unwise to try to do much within the first 48 hours.
In most cases, you only wear your underwear underneath your gown when you have a surgical procedure. When you arrive at the hospital or outpatient facility, your nurse will tell you what clothes you can keep on under your gown, depending on your surgical site.
Positioning and pillows
Sleeping in a semi-upright position is recommended, using a few pillows to elevate the head and shoulders to avoid putting pressure on the abdominal area. Avoid sleeping on your stomach or the side where the incisions were made.
Yes. You may brush your teeth and swish with a small amount of water to rinse.
Do not shave or wax any area on your body for a week before surgery (legs, bikini, underarms, etc.). Shaving can nick the skin and increase the risk of wound infection. If hair needs to be removed, it will be done at the hospital. 2.
Preparing for surgery
A day or two before surgery, your doctor may have you stop eating and have you drink only clear liquids. You may take laxatives to clean out your bowels. You also may take an enema. Your doctor will tell you how to do this.
Most likely you won't be allowed to wear a tampon while in surgery. Instead, you will be given a pad to wear. If needed, an operating room nurse will change your pad while you are sleeping.
Can I wear deodorant before surgery? Refrain from using deodorants, powder, perfumes, lotions and moisturisers, as the products can leave residue on your skin.
Clothing/Hygiene: We suggest loose fitting, comfortable clothing and shoes be worn the day of your surgery. You may bring socks to wear. Do not wear contact lenses, make-up, nail polish, hairpins, or jewelry, including body piercings.
After the procedure, the gas is let out of your abdomen, the incisions are closed using stitches and a dressing is applied. You can often go home on the same day of your laparoscopy, although you may need to stay in hospital overnight. Read more about how laparoscopy is performed.
This gas appears to be absorbed in an exponential manner. In the first 24 h after surgery, diaphragmatic irritation is an important component of postoperative pain, but by 48 h its effect is significantly diminished, with no gas detectable in 40% of patients.
Since the operating room table is narrow a safety strap will be placed across your lower abdomen, thighs or legs. Your arms will be placed and secured on padded arm boards to prevent them from falling off the table.
A surgical gown is a personal protective garment intended to be worn by health care personnel during surgical procedures to protect both the patient and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate matter.
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with short sleeves (T-shirts), and low-heeled shoes (sneakers). Do not wear tights, leggings or skinny jeans. Please do not wear nail polish, lipstick or make-up. If you wear contact lenses, please leave them out or have the things needed to remove them prior to surgery.
After a laparoscopy, you may experience: Mild cramping, like a menstrual period. Light bleeding or spotting. Soreness or pain around the incisions (like doing too many sit-ups)
Laparoscopy is usually scheduled several weeks ahead of time and performed in the first 7-10 days after the end of a menstrual period. A physical and pelvic examination is done in the doctor's office 1-2 days before the surgery.
After 24 hours, you can have a shower. You should avoid having a bath if possible for the first two weeks after your surgery, as this can soften the stitches before your wound is fully healed. The first time you have a shower, it's a good idea to have someone at home with you, in case you feel dizzy or faint.