I stayed in my hospital gown the whole time as well. I actually wore two of them. The second one I wore like a robe (to cover up the back-side!). The thought of trying to change was definitely out of the picture for the first couple of days. I was even wearing their dumb "underwear", but I really didn't care! The last day I changed into loose fitting sweat pants, my underwear and a loose fitting sweatshirt. I also had bought some slip on (mule type) slippers with an outdoor sole on them. I guess it depends where you live and what the weather is. It was January here in WI with snow on the ground. I guess you could always wear flip flops if the weather is right! Not that I really want to admit this, but, I used the "real" toilet in my hospital room after I had changed into my clothes. I didn't quite pull my bottoms down far enough (since I was just starting to get around on my own and dealing with the walker) so when I sat down to "go" I, um, partially got them wet. I had to call my husband, who was already on his way up, to stop back home to grab me some more undies and pants, so.........you might want to bring an extra set, just in case! Good luck!