I only lasted about a week with the front close style for similar reasons, and then went back to the ones I already had which are a bit more stretchy and comfortable. They were soft enough to sleep in, which I did for about 4 weeks. I step into them and pull them up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5WGZ3C?th=1&psc=1

I am 2 months out from surgery and had no issues.