ahhh - I just thought of something. I have gel nails - do I have to have them removed for surgery??? I hope not - I hate all that filing ick

I plan on keeping mine on.

I had clear acrylics on. They need to be clear so they can see your nailbeds during surgery to check for oxygen and such.

Least that's what I was told.

phew - thanks guys. I thought it would be okay as they are clear...I had them when I had my gall bladder removed - but my mom asked me tonite and got me all worried!

I kept mine on for surgery, but I got a French manicure before. No problems at all.

I think it depends on the hospital. I am not sure if this is typical but with all my surgeries, about a week before surgery I got a pre-admission call from the hospital. The nurse goes over everything from what to wear, what not to wear, what medications I take and whether I should take them the day of, how to deal with TOM if applicable, when to arrive where to go and details on checking out. I was told that it was not even necessary to remove nail polish. But from what I have read here many times, these rules vary greatly.

It really depends most on the hospital . . . but many will let you keep them. Not to mention if you show up with them on, they sure aren't going to come off very easily.

Just give them a call and find out. That would be your safest bet.

They can check your oxygenation on your toe nails. My acrylics were bright red the day of surgery.

I was told I would have to take mine off on the phone. I didn't. I wear clear polish. No one said anything.

I had mine on the day of surgery and they were painted dark Purple. I had my toes done to match at the salon the day before too... I knew I wouldn't be able to get back in to get it done for a while.

No one at the hospital said anything to me.