Vaginoplasty: What did you wear while healing?

[ShadowCharms]

I have just scheduled vaginoplasty for February of 2017. I'm trying to figure out what I should bring with me to wear while I'm healing, as well as how long I'll need to alter what I wear. What did you wear while you were healing? Were there things you couldn't wear? Do you have any tips?

In particular, it will be winter for me. I will be having surgery in Philadelphia, and then returning home to Colorado. For me, it will be cold and snowy for at least two months of my early recovery. Are there any special considerations for post-op winter wear?

[Dena]

Lose fitting pants and skirts are fine. You don't want to wear anything that will put pressure on the crouch when you bend over or sit as there will be enough discomfort from other sources. It would also help to have some items that are older and in a dark color. Most of the time after you are out of the hospital excessive bleeding isn't a problem but a few people have developed post surgical leaks.

[shellsters]

I brought plenty of skirts and dresses. Thank goodness! Though they can be...let's say unflattering at times. When released from hospital my pubis mound was swollen, but nothing a skirt couldn't hide. That is until I got to the hotel! I had the biggest mound showing through my skirt! Skirt was not form fitting either, just smooth. I also planned in advance and bought bigger undies, thank goodness for this! I do have to buy some more though. My other undies I have are a little tighter, or dirty. I can have 3 pieces of laundry done for free a day here at hotel, but I'm not wasting that on just 3 pairs of undies!

Oh and bring plenty of pads. The ones they gave me lasted literarily hours. For me it's also a pee thing happening.

[ShadowCharms]

So, skirts and dresses might be okay, but probably not say, thermal tights? I tend to wear those in the winter with dresses.

[shellsters]

So, skirts and dresses might be okay, but probably not say, thermal tights? I tend to wear those in the winter with dresses.

As long as there not to constricting. It's very sensitive down in front area. Tights or leggings would also be ok by themselves, but like in my case my swollen mound really shows, even though the clothing feels fine.

[I Am Jess]

I am 12 days post op and I have worn dresses, skits, shorts, jeans and yoga pants. I wear panties with liners directly against my body. I change the pads 3-5 times a day. I have been pretty mobile without a lot of discomfort. I try to get out every day and do some food shopping, that way I'm getting exercise. Everyone is different but lots of panties and pads are a must.

[shellsters]

I am 12 days post op and I have worn dresses, skits, shorts, jeans and yoga pants. I wear panties with liners directly against my body. I change the pads 3-5 times a day. I have been pretty mobile without a lot of discomfort. I try to get out every day and do some food shopping, that way I'm getting exercise. Everyone is different but lots of panties and pads are a must.

I'm 6 days post. I'm thinking....hoping I will be as mobile in 12 days. I can wear just about anything but jeans at this point. I want to be more mobile now, but the little I do causes more swelling.