RE: Re: Clothing Restrictions?

[Guest guest]

Kathi,

I suggest you button-down tops and a nice short hair cut before the surgery.

Good luck.

Heba

qyeserasera <queserarachel@...> wrote:

> My upcoming surgeries in November are anterior and

> posterior at L5-S1. I saw/read that I will need 'loose

> clothing'.

Dear Kathi in NJ,

Just read your post about clothing after surgery. Don't know the

effect on the whole spine for L5-S1 surgery, my surgery was L1 to

S1. People from the old Scoliosis digest suggested wearing button-

down tops, no tops that you had to lift your arms up over your head

to put on or take off. It was great advise. I bought a zippered-all-

the-way bathrobe, that I did not have to step in and out of, and some

cozy men's flannel shirts to wear around the house and stay warm in.

I also found I had to wear short night gowns to bed, I got tangled up

in everything else.

[Guest guest]

Please excuse my dumb question, but what exactly is the reason for the short

hair - is it too hard to manage when you can't move well, or does it bother

you hanging down your back, or both (or something else)?

Thanks

mary b

Re: Clothing Restrictions?

Kathi - I totally agree with what has been suggested. I had heard that

you should get a haircut before the surgery but I was so busy, I

didn't get around to it (didn't really need it at the time so it

wasn't a priority). Boy, did I regret it. I finally got my hair cut

six weeks after surgery and I was miserable the last 3 weeks. Also,

regarding the clothing, I also went with loose-fitting outfits (my

favorite was a terrycloth long pants and pullover top - so

comfortable, soft and easy to wear without any rubbing anywhere). As

for nightwear, definitely short gowns and the " slicker " the better

(easier to turn in bed). Good luck!!

Kathleen

> > My upcoming surgeries in November are anterior and

> > posterior at L5-S1. I saw/read that I will need 'loose

> > clothing'.

>

> Dear Kathi in NJ,

>

> Just read your post about clothing after surgery. Don't know the

> effect on the whole spine for L5-S1 surgery, my surgery was L1 to

> S1. People from the old Scoliosis digest suggested wearing button-

> down tops, no tops that you had to lift your arms up over your head

> to put on or take off. It was great advise. I bought a zippered-all-

> the-way bathrobe, that I did not have to step in and out of, and some

> cozy men's flannel shirts to wear around the house and stay warm in.

> I also found I had to wear short night gowns to bed, I got tangled up

> in everything else.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hola

I did wonder the same thing as I had very long hair when I had my surgery.

Nutty

Re: Clothing Restrictions?

Kathi - I totally agree with what has been suggested. I had heard that

you should get a haircut before the surgery but I was so busy, I

didn't get around to it (didn't really need it at the time so it

wasn't a priority). Boy, did I regret it. I finally got my hair cut

six weeks after surgery and I was miserable the last 3 weeks. Also,

regarding the clothing, I also went with loose-fitting outfits (my

favorite was a terrycloth long pants and pullover top - so

comfortable, soft and easy to wear without any rubbing anywhere). As

for nightwear, definitely short gowns and the " slicker " the better

(easier to turn in bed). Good luck!!

Kathleen

> > My upcoming surgeries in November are anterior and

> > posterior at L5-S1. I saw/read that I will need 'loose

> > clothing'.

>

> Dear Kathi in NJ,

>

> Just read your post about clothing after surgery. Don't know the

> effect on the whole spine for L5-S1 surgery, my surgery was L1 to

> S1. People from the old Scoliosis digest suggested wearing button-

> down tops, no tops that you had to lift your arms up over your head

> to put on or take off. It was great advise. I bought a zippered-all-

> the-way bathrobe, that I did not have to step in and out of, and some

> cozy men's flannel shirts to wear around the house and stay warm in.

> I also found I had to wear short night gowns to bed, I got tangled up

> in everything else.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Both

Barone <mbarone@...> wrote:

Please excuse my dumb question, but what exactly is the reason for the short

hair - is it too hard to manage when you can't move well, or does it bother

you hanging down your back, or both (or something else)?

Thanks

mary b

Re: Clothing Restrictions?

Kathi - I totally agree with what has been suggested. I had heard that

you should get a haircut before the surgery but I was so busy, I

didn't get around to it (didn't really need it at the time so it

wasn't a priority). Boy, did I regret it. I finally got my hair cut

six weeks after surgery and I was miserable the last 3 weeks. Also,

regarding the clothing, I also went with loose-fitting outfits (my

favorite was a terrycloth long pants and pullover top - so

comfortable, soft and easy to wear without any rubbing anywhere). As

for nightwear, definitely short gowns and the " slicker " the better

(easier to turn in bed). Good luck!!

Kathleen

> > My upcoming surgeries in November are anterior and

> > posterior at L5-S1. I saw/read that I will need 'loose

> > clothing'.

>

> Dear Kathi in NJ,

>

> Just read your post about clothing after surgery. Don't know the

> effect on the whole spine for L5-S1 surgery, my surgery was L1 to

> S1. People from the old Scoliosis digest suggested wearing button-

> down tops, no tops that you had to lift your arms up over your head

> to put on or take off. It was great advise. I bought a zippered-all-

> the-way bathrobe, that I did not have to step in and out of, and some

> cozy men's flannel shirts to wear around the house and stay warm in.

> I also found I had to wear short night gowns to bed, I got tangled up

> in everything else.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

LMAO that made m chuckle. I doubt it is the only thing on you that is the best

As I said before my hair was very long when I had my surgery and it was never

suggested to me that I should have it cut.

Each to their own I think

Nutty

Re: Clothing Restrictions?

I too have wondered about the short hair or just shave your head

comments I have read both here and on another board. When I had my

surgery MANY years ago as a teen I was told the same thing and my Mom

demanded I cut my hair into a bubble. It took forever to grow out.

Even having to spend almost 6 months in bed didn't convince me it was

a good idea. It looked terrible for a couple of years. So now that

I'm " old " and maybe looking at another one of these surgeries one of

these days, why should I destroy the one part of me that doesn't

look " terrible " ? LOL

-- In Scoliosis Treatment , " Barone " <mbarone@b...>

wrote:

> Please excuse my dumb question, but what exactly is the reason for

the short

> hair - is it too hard to manage when you can't move well, or does

it bother

> you hanging down your back, or both (or something else)?

>

> Thanks

>