When you are going in for surgery at Body by Kotoske in Phoenix, it is important you wear the proper attire. You don’t want to come all dressed up and wear clothes that are hard to take off, that’s why at Body by Kotoske we have put together a list of clothing you shouldn’t wear when you come in for surgery. We put this list together keeping in mind that it shouldn’t be a hassle to take off or shouldn’t be too bulky and hard to deal with but we also want to ensure you are comfortable as well. It is important you wear clothes that are easy to shed and switch into the proper operating gear.
You want to wear loose-fitting clothing. As mentioned before you want to be able to take it off and put it on without any hassle. It is important because you will be super sore after surgery and trying to pull on skinny jeans or any other tight clothing may cause you a great deal of pain. Clothing items like sweatpants, shorts, a button-down shirt, or a large t-shirt. You can also wear slip-on shoes make sure they don’t have laces or anything that requires any work to put on. If you can prevent bending down to pick them up you reduce the risk of feeling soreness and pain post-surgery. If you have long hair you want to put it in a ponytail or just put it back so it won’t be getting in the way.
Once you get to surgery day at Body by Kotoske in Phoenix, the operator will ask you to remove your clothes so you want to be sure to bring a backpack or a small bag to carry your clothes in. This is where wearing loose-fitting clothes comes in handy. You will be able to take off and put the clothes back on after surgery with ease and with no worries of hurting yourself or causing more pain than you are already in. Once you take off your clothes they will put you in the proper operating gown.
During surgery at Body by Kotoske, we also recommend some things you should definitely avoid wearing on surgery day. If you have any please take out your body piercings. It is in your best interest to leave all jewelry at home, including your wedding ring. Talk to your spouse about it beforehand and let them know it is necessary for the procedure. I am sure they will understand and if you have completed this step you are good to go. If for some reason you can’t take it off then Body by Kotoske surgeons will put plaster or some other material around it to prevent damage.
You want to steer clear of shoes you have to tie because bending after post-surgery is going to quite uncomfortable. You also don’t want to wear high heels or any shoe resembling them. Even if you feel like you’re a pro, you may still fall due to the fact that your body is sore. Balance may also be pretty hard to maintain after surgery so these will do more hurt than good. If you are on your period, Body by Kotoske will provide you with a pad that you can use during surgery. You can go back to using the tampon post-surgery of course. You also don’t want to wear any dentures, retainers, or elastic bands to prevent them from getting damaged. Avoid things like makeup, acrylic nails, and even deodorant. Deodorant can leave residue on your body and may affect the incision site.
At Body by Kotoske, we truly hope this cleared up everything for you. If you follow these steps you should be ready to go on surgery day with no issues or complications. If you have any questions or concerns about specific things don’t be afraid to ask us. We care about you and most importantly want you to be educated and prepared for surgery.
