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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Traveling out of state https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Meredith on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1305408 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:35:12 +0000 Meredith 1305408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just wanted to echo Rachy's point about packing a few options you don't need to pull over your head. I wouldn't give your hospital appearance a second thought. For just two days I'd stick with the gowns. Maybe add some nice pjs for lounging during your first few days of recovery? <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sleepwear/sleepsets/PRDOVR~80295/80295.jsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c...../80295.jsp</a> Isabel on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1305401 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:31:19 +0000 Isabel 1305401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am also not familiar with thyroid surgery.  Tanya had it done.  I say that even if you do not go out everyday, why not pack just in case.  I have had a few surgeries and have never felt up to going out right away.  Except for a walk down the driveway or something.   The one recommendation that I have is to have a pair of pajama bottoms. I always stayed in gowns  ( that is what the medical personnel wanted ) but I like the bottoms to wear underneath.   I also found a bed coat very useful. At the hospital and at home.  It doesn't need to be an actual one, but something short to wear when I am sitting up and chilly or just for decency.   <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A1036592%2Ck%3Abed%20jackets%20for%20women">http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF.....or%20women</a> Good luck !!!!!!   :  )  bridgie on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1305394 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:24:00 +0000 bridgie 1305394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ rachylou and Susie. and KThanks for suggesting I should plan to rest a week.  It honestly had not occured to me that I should plan to rest more.  I promise I will,  all the time thinking about what I will wear when I get out and about.  My two sons will also thank you for your suggestions! annagybe  Never thought about hospital wear that way before.  Actually I hate for you people in the hospital seeing me  looking so dowdy.  (No offence intended.  Keep in mind what I said about my age. P.S.  You are one of my very favorite posters.  Love what you wear and post!! Truecolors  Thank you.  You certaintly picked-up on my style preferences.  Chic is the key word in your post.  I do like jewelry so will at least add some bangle bracelets and earrings.  Thanks for being so specific .  Enjoyed Susan Street's blog.  I can so relate to her! Susie on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1304952 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:33:10 +0000 Susie 1304952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ From the list above, I would remove the necklaces and scarves. I can't imagine you will want to wear anything at your neck, assuming that's where the incision will be. With just two days in the hospital, I think you should stick with the hospital gowns. I also think you should plan on a few days of rest and recovery so your comfiest and easiest loungewear would be nice to have. Best of luck with your surgery. Kristin L on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1304572 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:24:58 +0000 Kristin L 1304572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are you sure you'll be up for going out every day? I'm not familiar with thyroid surgery, but you may want to plan on resting for at least a few days.  annagybe on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1304529 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:42:57 +0000 annagybe 1304529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I known hospital gowns are not ideal. I work in a hospital. But they allow easy access in order to assess you. Besides, you don't have to clean them. Truecolors on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1304514 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:27:21 +0000 Truecolors 1304514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wish you all the best with your surgery! I think you'll want to be comfortable and chic, as the "chic" part will make you feel good about yourself. Here's what I would do: pack for 2 weeks, then if you stay longer, you can rotate through your clothes one more time. So let's think about 2 weeks of clothes, including recovery and visiting with friends and church. For church: - 2 dressy pants - 2 flowy, long tunic tops (if you like arm coverage, wear 3/4 sleeve) - 1 wedge sandal - summery, colorful necklace and earrings (you say you don't like jewelry, but I think it really pulls your outfit together!) - 2 silk scarves just in case it's chilly, plus it's nice color around your face - 1 wide-rimmed hat (or your fedora) For visiting with friends, daily outings and recuperating: - 3 cropped pants - 2 long, flowy skirts - 3 bermuda shorts - 10 lightweight tops - 2 jackets or sweaters (for cool evenings) - several pairs of walking shoes - canvas type shoes, sandals - 2 pair of loose-fitting lounge pants - I, too, like to wear dresses in hot, sultry weather. So, before you go, you might look for a maxi dress that fits your style. They're easy and comfortable. Hope that helps! Linda p.s. Check out the Facebook page "FiftyNotFrumpy" or her blog, <a href="http://fiftynotfrumpy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://fiftynotfrumpy.blogspot.com/</a> written by Susan Street. She's a charming Southern lady who loves fashion. rachylou on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1304422 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:37:59 +0000 rachylou 1304422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Have you had major surgery before? I think you'll be wanting to take it slow and easy for at least a week. Are you having traditional thyroid surgery? An incision of several centimeters, lower part of neck? I imagine you'll want necklines that don't cover that spot and you won't want anything you'll have to pull over your head. I imagine you'll need something dressy and covered up for church (a skirt would be most proper but not, I think, a maxi - so I'd opt for trousers). I had a friend, Amy, from AL - she was always so cute and trim and tidy. Pedal pushers, slide sandals, maybe something like a plaid sleeveless button up top. bridgie on "Traveling out of state" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/traveling-out-of-state#post-1304398 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:15:04 +0000 bridgie 1304398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I live in Northeastern Florida.  I will be going near the Charlotte area of North Carolina for thyroid surgery soon.  Have family there who will be helping me. Expect to be in hospital 2 days and staying in the area from two weeks to a month.  Will you savvy travelers and smart packers tell me what to pack?  I will be traveling by car.  Space for clothes is no problem. I will need clothes for Dr. appointment day before surgery.  What do I wear in the hospital?  Hospital gowns are not very cheerful. When I am out of hospital will stay with family, with almost daily outings.  wILL hang out with family at lunch and see several people daily and from time to time.  Also I may attend church, there again these same people will be there. I have visited there before and have met a lot of  nice" Southern Bell "  ladies. They are delightful and they will be looking out for me too. I do have a lot of clothes, mostly white jeans, crops, Bermuda Shorts 2 maxi skirts, numerous tops, and dressy pants  (no summer dresses) .  I like casual and dressy casual.  Two fedora hats, just for fun, enough shoes  (do not plan to wear high heels).  I don't like a lot if any costume jewelry.  I am not young, but am young at heart, and have always loved clothes.  I do so enjoy reading and seeing what you ylf's say and wear.  I do dress appropriately but like to wear fun clothes, and feel better if I put thought and effort into my clothes.       My thanks to all of you.