C'mon doc/nut....No nailpolish!

[10stackzz 184]

Thanks everyone...The nurse said, as long as it's a "light" color there is no problem. I think I will just soak the shellac off and get a manicure. I don't want any problems! I've come too far.

[pvechiola 195]

I can't even believe this is your main concern before having a major surgery. You're not going on a date you're having surgery.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I took my gel polish off night before, and put it back on when I got home. I was at the hospital like 26 hours.

@pvechiola I used to spend about 2K a year on gel manicures. So it does matter, especially if you put a lot of time and effort into your appearance, you don't want to break your nails in a 24 hour time period and ruin months of hard work.

Edited March 16, 2017 by OutsideMatchInside

[prettymom05 3]

Same guidelines explained "you can wear nail polish as long as it is light" so I'm getting a mani pedi and i will ask my nails lady to put 2 layers of clear top coat

[summerset 5,261]

JC, take that polish off, don't wear make up and get out your piercings!

You're having surgery. What does it even matter what your nails look like? Get those nails done once you're at home again!

[Raheema 24]

I love you.... Take off the polish and or fake nails, it's no big deal blue or unblanchable nail beds are first indicators of lack of oxygen especially for us chocolate folks we don't turn blue or grey or flush! It's a safety precaution! Pulseox can't read through nail polish or cold fingers! So schedule a nail appointment right after, I've read we'll feel normal on day 2

[hmills653 365]

They need to able to get a his oxygen reading on your finger. Nail Polish, especially reds make that difficult.

[10stackzz 184]

I can't even believe this is your main concern before having a major surgery. You're not going on a date you're having surgery.

Well...believe it! I never said it was my main concern...just a small formality I had questions about the hospital guidelines. This post was really directed as a comical moment during stressful times to pre-op women who pamper themselves. I'm not that superficial! As a matter of fact, I ran out of time the night before surgery AND left the polish on. No complaints. Surgery went well. I'm on my way to a much thinner me and I can't wait! Relax & get a mani/pedi...Girl, it's gonna be alright!