I would love to wear jeans, or any other type of pant, but the only ones that i can wear are scrubs. I would like to alter thrift store finds, but am willing to start from scratch.   I wear a brace on my left knee so that leg has to be wider.  I’ve taught myself to make a box pleat so I could do that on one or both sides.  Due to  lower back surgery I cannot tolerate a waistband of any sort.  Hiphuggers might be a possibility if the fit is right for someone who has lost her waistline!  A high waist – Hollywood waist? – might be a possibility but am not sure how to alter for one.  I like funk and off-the-wall styles so am not concerned that they won’t look like anyone elses. Any suggestions would be appreciated.   Incidently, the surgeries do not mean that I’m getting old, I just go in for routine maintenance.