Shaving before surgery

[simsimam 7]

I have PCOS so I was blessed with hair everywhere (including my stomach). I generally shave/use hair removal cream during the summer (for my own sanity, not that anyone sees it) and I was wondering if I should shave pre surgery. I kinda don't want people seeing my stomach looking like that (although I know the doctors most likely saw worse) but I'm worried about ingrown hair when they close the slits. Anyone in the same boat/have any ideas?

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[Loudy227 96]

I was told by my hospital not to shave before surgery, as tiny nicks could be future site of infection and let the hospital do the shaving. Maybe you could bleach the hairs, if they are dark and the idea of it makes you more comfortable. I wouldn't worry either way!

[Daisee68 2,493]

I was told the same thing. But have you ever used one of those tiny "razors" that you can use for soft fuzz on your face? It basically isn't a razor and doesn't leave nicks. It won't be a super smooth shave, but it will make it short enough that you won't worry about it maybe?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

When I had my first child, she came a month early so my pedicure was a hot mess, I hadn't shaved my legs or cootch for 6 months or so (couldn't reach or see) and I had eaten enchiladas the day before so every time I pushed, I was "productive". To make matters worse, my baby nurse was a girl I despised in college and they were short handed so I couldn't switch.

Seriously. It could be worse and they have SEEN worse.

[KristenLe 5,979]

When I had my first child, she came a month early so my pedicure was a hot mess, I hadn't shaved my legs or cootch for 6 months or so (couldn't reach or see) and I had eaten enchiladas the day before so every time I pushed, I was "productive". To make matters worse, my baby nurse was a girl I despised in college and they were short handed so I couldn't switch.

Seriously. It could be worse and they have SEEN worse.

Lmao!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I fell and broke my ankle years ago and had "winter" legs! My Mom wouldn't let me shave them before I went to the ER. It was humiliating! I would ask at preop what they recommend.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I fell and broke my ankle years ago and had "winter" legs! My Mom wouldn't let me shave them before I went to the ER. It was humiliating! I would ask at preop what they recommend.

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Oh...I bet you are a white girl, too. I made sure to roll my (bedazzled) @ss out into the sun pre-op so at least I was brownish.

LOLZ!

[vita428 33]

I have PCOS so I was blessed with hair everywhere (including my stomach). I generally shave/use hair removal cream during the summer (for my own sanity, not that anyone sees it) and I was wondering if I should shave pre surgery. I kinda don't want people seeing my stomach looking like that (although I know the doctors most likely saw worse) but I'm worried about ingrown hair when they close the slits. Anyone in the same boat/have any ideas?

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I was told same don't shave BC possible infection in nicks

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[BigViffer 3,544]

When I had my first child, she came a month early so my pedicure was a hot mess, I hadn't shaved my legs or cootch for 6 months or so (couldn't reach or see) and I had eaten enchiladas the day before so every time I pushed, I was "productive". To make matters worse, my baby nurse was a girl I despised in college and they were short handed so I couldn't switch.

Seriously. It could be worse and they have SEEN worse.

ohmigosh, ohmigosh... *puff-puff*... my belly... it's killing me from laughing! BWAHAHAHA! ....ouch ouch ouch...

[LipstickLady 25,682]

When I had my first child, she came a month early so my pedicure was a hot mess, I hadn't shaved my legs or cootch for 6 months or so (couldn't reach or see) and I had eaten enchiladas the day before so every time I pushed, I was "productive". To make matters worse, my baby nurse was a girl I despised in college and they were short handed so I couldn't switch.

Seriously. It could be worse and they have SEEN worse.

ohmigosh, ohmigosh... *puff-puff*... my belly... it's killing me from laughing! BWAHAHAHA! ....ouch ouch ouch...

Do I need to cut you???

[melbell2222 244]

What about a trim? Like with a electric razor? Not going to the skin

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[BigViffer 3,544]

Do I need to cut you???

I'm just glad someone finally came out and said the truth about childbirth. They always say how beautiful it is and perfectly natural blah blah blah.. I've always thought it was like The Exorcist; but instead of Linda Blair sitting up and puking, it's your vagina.

Leave it to you to be the one to describe it as honestly!

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

When I had my first child, she came a month early so my pedicure was a hot mess, I hadn't shaved my legs or cootch for 6 months or so (couldn't reach or see) and I had eaten enchiladas the day before so every time I pushed, I was "productive". To make matters worse, my baby nurse was a girl I despised in college and they were short handed so I couldn't switch.

Seriously. It could be worse and they have SEEN worse.

I am sooooooooo glad you didn't choose that picture as your avatar.

[simsimam 7]

Thank you for all the ideas everyone! I decided to just shave now since its a little over a week before my surgery so all nicks should recover. (Yes vanity got the best of me lol)

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[byako 4]

You can also look into those spray removers. I believe Nair has some. Just spray, wait 5-10 mins, then scrape off with provided scraper or an old credit card. The spray eats at the hair and makes it super easy to remove it. No blades of any kind necessary!

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Edited June 21, 2016 by byako