Got a call with my pre-surgery instructions from the hospital. While I appreciate the call so one can ask questions, they rattled some things off so quickly, I think a short written summary might also be helpful. Especially for anyone older or so freaking anxious they can't think straight.
2 days before surgery is not ideal notice to tell people that they need specialized clothing to bring to surgery. Seriously. Especially if you don’t fit standard sizes. Is it reasonable to expect everyone has Amazon Prime, or is willing to pay for express shipping for these things? It would have been nice to know a little more in advance. I’d seen a youtube video where the person sewed her own, and that’s great. I had no idea if I’d need those types of shirts in the first place. I’ve been e-mailing the CMT there frequently with questions. It’s sad no one thought to bring this up before. I can't sew, but even if I called in a favor for someone I know, or try to recruit a friend of a friend, this is incredibly short notice. Hey friend, you want to drop everything you're doing and sew a couple shirts that I need in two days flat? You don't have a life or plans or anything, right?
Basically sounds like they put the sling on you directly after surgery without clothes, and you’re not allowed to use any clothing unless you have the special ones that open on the side, that allow you to keep your sling on, and stationary the entire time. Ok. Still would have been nice to know that ahead of time.
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