LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 Hi there, I will be having surgery this coming Thursday. Can I put color polish on my nails? Thank you and wishing everyone a fast recovery. JC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 24 Posted June 2, 2012 I wasn't allowed to paint my nails before surgery - I don't know about others. Good luck on your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 I wasn't allowed to paint my nails before surgery - I don't know about others. Good luck on your journey!! Thank you and good luck to you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alliegb3 112 Posted June 2, 2012 Nah better not. U can do ur toes tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaM 72 Posted June 2, 2012 I've got gel nails on my fingers and color on my toes. No one has said anything to me. I go in on Monday for my surgery. Best bet for you would be to call your doc's office and ask the nurse. Best wishes on your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 Nah better not. U can do ur toes tho That's what I am going to do. Thank you:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 I've got gel nails on my fingers and color on my toes. No one has said anything to me. I go in on Monday for my surgery. Best bet for you would be to call your doc's office and ask the nurse. Best wishes on your surgery! I just called they told me no. Only color on my toes:( Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinmymind 107 Posted June 2, 2012 I just told my husband I better have these gels taken off and not put back on. Guess I'll give my nails some time to "breathe". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubblesbgood 29 Posted June 2, 2012 i was told color on toes ok, i have lcn aka permanent french on my nails they said ok they just need to be able to see if my nails change blue from lack of oxygen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 I just told my husband I better have these gels taken off and not put back on. Guess I'll give my nails some time to "breathe". Same here, I have the same gel nails. I guess I don't have any choice, time to take them off:( and just getting a pedicure. Love to here how you feel after the surgery:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 i was told color on toes ok' date=' i have lcn aka permanent french on my nails they said ok they just need to be able to see if my nails change blue from lack of oxygen.[/quote'] Wow, your Dr is nice. Mine told me that I need to remove any artificial nails and no color. Best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaBelle509 326 Posted June 2, 2012 I colored my toes but did a french on my fingernails. They use a PS on your index finger to measure your O2 level. Colored nail polish makes it inaccurate and at times impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovingmeForever 337 Posted June 2, 2012 I colored my toes but did a french on my fingernails. They use a PS on your index finger to measure your O2 level. Colored nail polish makes it inaccurate and at times impossible. Thank you:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newfoundlove 95 Posted June 2, 2012 Hi there' date=' I will be having surgery this coming Thursday. Can I put color polish on my nails? Thank you and wishing everyone a fast recovery. JC [/quote'] I have artificial nails and they let me take my left index fingernail off. Ask your surgeon. They only need one nail-polish free finger for the finger oxygen meter they put on you during surgery. Nail polish and artificial nails can interfere with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaM 72 Posted June 2, 2012 I just called my surgical team coordinator to double-check and she says my fingers and toes are fine and I don't need to take any of it off. Check with your offices if you're concerned. Every surgeon/hospital has different guidelines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites