I've never had surgery, do they make you go nude under your robe?

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Yes.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

Yeppers!

Well alrighty. Thanks!

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You strip yourself and put on a hospital gown before they wheel you into surgery.

It's a sanitation and safety procedure. For example, they look at the worst possible case scenario, which would mean your heart stops beating. They don't want to waste time by having to get your bra out of the way, or if they have to use the paddles on you, they don't want some of that power going to the metal in your underwire. Also, if you are wearing undergarments under your robe, there is a chance of cross-contamination since they came from outside of the hospital.

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There is also the surgical prep which includes areas covered by bra bands and top of panties.

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I've never had surgery before but when I went for my colonoscopy I was horrified to be asleep and naked lol

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Yes. And, FYI: If you've got an "inny" navel, do yourself a favor and clean it out with Q-tips before your surgery. Dip them in alcohol or something. Then use dry ones to dry the navel. Get the crud out so no one in the OR comments or glances askew. The nurses and staff will be so impressed.

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Yes. And, FYI: If you've got an "inny" navel, do yourself a favor and clean it out with Q-tips before your surgery. Dip them in alcohol or something. Then use dry ones to dry the navel. Get the crud out so no one in the OR comments or glances askew. The nurses and staff will be so impressed.

Hahaha I would've never thought of that! Had two laparoscopies and can't shake the thought now (lap band insertion and removal).

I will clean the hell out of it this time

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@@Monigirl76 -- They uncover only the areas they need to get to once you're on the OR table.....If you asked because you have a particular concern, people here may be able to fill in a little more about it specifically or you can discuss it while you're being prepped for surgery.

@@suzzzzz -- I think your note above will be helpful in general. Any shred of dignity can be soothing for many people.

@@DisneyMom2El -- The sanitary and safety aspects make perfect sense. They never occurred to me before.

For one of my endoscopies or something, once in the OR, I told the doctor and the others not to talk about me when I was out. They laughed, but I was dead serious. How could they not have known?

I was hoping maybe to not have to shave from the knee up!

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@@Monigirl76 -- They uncover only the areas they need to get to once you're on the OR table.....If you asked because you have a particular concern, people here may be able to fill in a little more about it specifically or you can discuss it while you're being prepped for surgery.

@@suzzzzz -- I think your note above will be helpful in general. Any shred of dignity can be soothing for many people.

@@DisneyMom2El -- The sanitary and safety aspects make perfect sense. They never occurred to me before.

For one of my endoscopies or something, once in the OR, I told the doctor and the others not to talk about me when I was out. They laughed, but I was dead serious. How could they not have known?

I was just curious. I know now thank you! I don't like hospital gowns and didn't want to be walking down the hallway w my ass exposed is all. Lol

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@@Monigirl76, I don't really recall, but I imagine the opening would be in front. In either case, take a second robe and put it on over the first in the opposite direction until it's time to take it off.

Not just nude, but for us hairier types, they come in and SHAVE your belly! Mrs. LittleBill teased me for weeks about looking like I was wearing a bra made of hair, since the rest of me was shorn clean. As far as I can tell, nobody messed with my manly parts, but since I was out cold, I could not say for sure. I do look closely at the various workers when I go to the doctor's office or the hospital though, to make sure no one is giggling at me.

Yes you are naked and yes they take your gown off until after you are finish. The nurses are usually amazing.

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