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Submitted by: Bart - SII

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After going through a shoulder post-op with my girlfriend in May, I am very aware of the difficulty that arises when you don't plan for the right clothes to get home from the hospital...we weren't even thinking about it when we went in, otherwise we would have done a better job (and we are both athletic trainers who deal with surgery patients everyday, just not with their clothes) The best thing is to have an extra large button up type of shirt - something that you can put around your body and leave your surgery arm out of the sleeve. Oversized is important because you will have the abduction pillow between your body and your arm, so it will be sticking out from your body. An oversized bath robe or extra large jacket would also work. I have even seen patients who have used a rain poncho, although that might be a little funny looking. Basically you need something that will go around your whole body and not necessitate having to go over your head or put your surgery arm through a sleeve. Hope this helps. Bart

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Submitted by: Karen

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What worked for me was wearing one of my husband's button up shirts. I left my left arm out of the sleeve and the shirt buttoned up around me. Piece of cake. Best of luck, Karen

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