Does anyone know if it is standard procedure to be naked for surgery or can you wear your under things? I have no problem with it if it is standard procedure, if not I'd resist it, I go to Mexico tomorrow to be sleeved. So, thanks in advance...

LMAO DD! Girl, I wish that was my issue - rather, I had just started TOM, and had to wear a tampoon, and was thinking.. "please stay in.. please stay in"!!!

Seannie! My fave sleeve sister (don't tell Kristy,lol) Hope you're doing great! I'm down 18 as of this morning. Hoping to make it 20 by next week:)

Oh no Seannie! LOL. I hope that doesn't happen to me! I'd be worried in my medicated state after surgery I'd forget it was there for a day or so!

@DD that is great news!!! I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow! I hope I'm down that much like you!! How's Kristy doing (my sleeve sisters from another momther!!) Mom was just asking about you guys and was worried about Kristy??

@skinnymom.. you know what?? I DID forget all about it!!! I think it was okay after I went to the bathroom! Dang, after I read your post, I was like.. wait a minute??? what did happen to it??

LOL. Too funny!

They made me take everything off. I was spotting a lot around the time when I had my surgery so the nurse gave me some disposable underwear that were made out of stretchy gauze-like material. Not very comfortable but gotta do what you gotta do!

Oh, cool, I hope they have those down in Mexico.... I'll ask...thanks

Isn't it funny the things we worry about:) I had to be naked on my gown for surgery with Dr Kelly. I remember be wheeled into surgery to see six very handsome men and my last thought be before being put under was "holy sh**,they are all going to see me naked!" LoL

No Kidding!! I'd die, or ask for more drugs:)

This thread reminded me of one that came up a few years ago on another of Alex's WLS boards. I believe the OP was worried someone would see her lady parts if she couldn't wear underwear. Here's how I answered, nearly 5 years ago. At least I'm consistent!

No undies here. And I didn't care in the least. Underwear was the farthest thing from my mind. I mean - if I didn't mind laying there with no bra on, and my flab hanging all over the table, a naked pooty in the room with medical professionals certainly wasn't going to phase me. I mean - I have paps, and there the person is trying to look... during the surgery, any sight would be incidental.

I had to take everything off including any jewlery' date=' like wedding ring. I've also been told no nail / toe polish, and of course, no make up. I had to shower right before (which I would have no matter anyway) with an antibacterial soap! We all have to do this because we are "taking the easy way out" you know! (hope sarcasm comes through! )[/quote']

They don't want nail polish because it interferes with the O2 sensor getting an accurate reading : )

@DD that is great news!!! I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow! I hope I'm down that much like you!! How's Kristy doing (my sleeve sisters from another momther!!) Mom was just asking about you guys and was worried about Kristy??

@skinnymom.. you know what?? I DID forget all about it!!! I think it was okay after I went to the bathroom! Dang, after I read your post, I was like.. wait a minute??? what did happen to it??

@DD that is great news!!! I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow! I hope I'm down that much like you!! How's Kristy doing (my sleeve sisters from another momther!!) Mom was just asking about you guys and was worried about Kristy??

@skinnymom.. you know what?? I DID forget all about it!!! I think it was okay after I went to the bathroom! Dang, after I read your post, I was like.. wait a minute??? what did happen to it??

@Seannie.....Kristy is doing good. She is not thrilld with her weightloss so far but hopefully it will pick up for her. Tell your mom I said HI! It was so great having her along. I swear I haven't laughed that much in a long time!

I too was nervous about being naked, but if you gotta do what you gotta do, you do it. I've even thought about cutting a whole in my undies for the cath. Haha. Like someone has said, they see it all.

As a nurse who has cathed many people and seen hundreds of naked bodies, if not thousands for surgery (lol) I promise you they all blend in and look the same after awhile!! The only things that stand out in my mind to remember is when people (a nurse actually!) have pitched a 2 year old fit over having to remove their (silky nylon burn risk) panties. If you just simply remove them and go about your business I promise you

we don't remember specifics! Unless of course you have a penis growing out of your vagina!! LOL

Lol at penis growing out of your vagina. That would be interesting. I had my clitoris hood pierced when I had my son via c section.

We'd remember that because we'd be freaking that it wasn't out already!! Lol