Shaving stomach area before surgery?

[chrismta 0]

Good evening friends! I am having my Surgery this Tuesday, 3/15 and I am wondering if I should shave my chest and stomach area before surgery??? I am not sure what to expect as I'm thinking the hair might help hide the scars afterwards. Does anyone have any firsthand experience on the best approach if you are somewhat hairy? Best wishes to all....Thanks.

[snowfie9 6]

If it NEEDS to be shaved, I'm sure they'll do it at the hospital. If it doesn't need to be done, why do it at all?

[BradC 1]

I was just sleeved on 2/28 and was told not to shave my stomach due to increased risk of infection. They said that even shaving with clippers could cause small cuts. Just prior to surgery, the nurses used special clippers to shave the area. Good luck to you on Tuesday!!

Good evening friends! I am having my Surgery this Tuesday, 3/15 and I am wondering if I should shave my chest and stomach area before surgery??? I am not sure what to expect as I'm thinking the hair might help hide the scars afterwards. Does anyone have any firsthand experience on the best approach if you are somewhat hairy? Best wishes to all....Thanks.

[Paul11011 372]

Yep, they will take care of shaving in pre-op.

[bilka 6]

The night before surgery the nurse came in wanting to shave my belly... I was like "???", she looked at my belly and decided I didn't need it.

Of course it is different for a man, but, as the others said, they will shave your belly if they need to, so do not worry about it yourself!

[AMG 0]

The nurse will do it for you.

[kelli 3]

Is it safe to assume you are a male..lol

[Used2b575lbs 29]

I was shaved didn't even remember it, don't worry about doing it before hand they'll take care of it if needed.

[Paul11011 372]

Is it safe to assume you are a male..lol

EWWWW! Let's hope. LOL

[Estella 11]

EWWWW! Let's hope. LOL

I assumed he was a female with PCOS, hehe.

It's a syndrome that's common among women that causes hirsutism: excess hair on the belly, lower face, arms etc.

[M2G 1,836]

Yes, DH was sleeved Mar.7th and shaved only what they needed to. They told him not to do it himself, but rather they would take care of it (I think risk of infection from nicks, etc.) It is starting to grow back and making him itch.

Good luck on your upcoming surgery!