Okay this is definately a gal question. I don't shave my legs because honestly I have a real hard time without because of my stomach. My husband doesn't care and I don't wear shorts or skirts. But I'm trying to decide if I should before surgery... or if no one is going to care. What do you think?

The doctors and nurses at the hospital have seen everything. They're not going to care. Be yourself and be comfortable.

I have psoriasis and don’t shave because every time I do I end up with cut open bleeding spots. I didn’t and no one on my surgical team cared

It's actually better NOT to shave at least a couple of days before surgery. Shaving causes micro abrasions in the skin and can lead to infections, Of course, this is critical if you are having a knee replacement - not so much with abdominal surgery. Pre-op nurses are VERY accustomed to unshaved legs, as it is the instruction that many patients are given. Besides, no one else is gonna see them because you will have SCDs (Sequential Compression Device) on your legs, and perhaps TED hose as well.

No one will care. When I go to the gynecologist, I remind myself that there’s no way I’m the worse they’ve seen lol! I didn’t shave mine because after surgery, I didn’t want itchy legs

Thanks gals! Made me feel better :-)

I’m sure the guys don’t shave their legs so why should you have to?

The team is looking at your belly button - not your legs!

And sad to say, they do so Many in A Year, they may not even recall your face! So all my preceding sisters are correct, the tummy and only the tummy is Their Goal!???

So its definently a personal preference what you want to do. I dont shave much because my stomach hangs over in rolls from my c section scar. I while ago and when i did shave i was out of breath trying to shave those hairy things. So i told my husband dont touch my legs im only shaving them 1month. Lol. I laugh now but it was a real chore to shave. Well looking back i shaved the day before surgery and was sooo happy i did. They have tolook at ur legs and put the compression socks. I was happy everytime a nurse came to change something i felt good about myself cuz those legs were shaved. Maaybe get a pedicure too. I did that too the day before surgery and was happy in recovery.

I concur do not worry about it. - i’ve had plenty of surgery and it is my experience they shave what they need to!