Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

  • Appearance

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam
Create free account

Acrylic nails

Has anyone had surgery in Mexico and kept their acrylic nails on?

  • Quote
    • 0
    • Replies 12
    • Views 1.2k
    • Created
    • Last Reply

    Top Posters In This Topic

    Popular Days

    Most Popular Posts

    • FABby40
      FABby40

      Hmmm......okay. Well, I'll keep quiet and see if my surgeon mentions that. I got my priorities!

    • NurseGrace
      NurseGrace

      don't. they harbor bacteria and you are only putting yourself at risk

    Featured Replies

    Instructions from my doc is at least one removed but best if all removed.

  • Quote
    • 0

    OH WOW! Thanks for posting this! I had no idea! What's the reason behind having to take them off?

  • Quote
    • 0
    • Author
    OH WOW! Thanks for posting this! I had no idea! What's the reason behind having to take them off?

    The pulse oxmeter. I have had 7 surgeries in the course of 10 years of course here in the US and never removed them but Dr Luna said it would be best.

  • Quote
    • 0

    I believe they can check circulation when they push down on your nail.

  • Quote
    • 0

    I kept all mine on, just make sure you have clear polish. They just need to be able to see the color in underneath.

  • Quote
    • 0

    Hmmm......okay. Well, I'll keep quiet and see if my surgeon mentions that. I got my priorities! :)

  • Quote
    • 0
    • Author

    I told Dr Luna they are staying on. I planned on using a clear.

  • Quote
    • 0

    Yea I dont plan on taking mines off either.

  • Quote
    • 0

    I kept my acrylic nails on for surgery but had to take the nail polish off my toes for them to check something. Can't really remember what.

    My surgeon said no to gel nails though, didn't bother me because I never get them.

  • Quote
    • 0

    Has anyone had surgery in Mexico and kept their acrylic nails on?

    don't. they harbor bacteria and you are only putting yourself at risk

  • Quote
    • 0
    • 2 weeks later...

    What do you think about shellac on the nails on surgery day? Would that be okay, ya think?

  • Quote
    • 0

    I have Shellac too and was wondering about that.

  • Quote
    • 0

    Join the conversation

    You can post as a guest; create a free account to track replies, follow topics, and be part of the largest weight loss surgery community.

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.