Does nail polish apply to toes also?

[Guest]

I am wondering about the polish on toes? Does that have to come off for surgery also? Reason I ask is I have gel polish. Kind of a pain in the butt to take it off but will if necessary. Thanks for any info!

[Michellemo 161]

I wore polish on my toes for surgery and they never said anything.

[Molly3 495]

I was told no polish unless it's clear. So I soaked all my gels off!

[Guest]

I think I'm going to bring some remover just in case.

[Rox 200]

I use regular polish on my toes but, I get shellac manicures - I have it removed at the nail salon, I don't even know if it comes in clear.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I have gel toes and acrylic finger nails. The fingers are clear so they were fine and they didn't care about the toes. I called before hand and asked!

[Reberm 29]

I asked a nurse about the polish and she said it was because of the clip they put on your finger to monitor your heart or oxygen rate I am not sure. But the newer Gel or Shellac block it so they need it off your hands. I wouldn't think it matters on toes.

[QueenAmandy 5]

I had acrylic nails on at my surgery and my toes painted and all went well for me. I will say I was never told or heard this was an issue. Hope that helps some..

[caitiebug 26]

Take it off. I forgot and they never said anything to me but I was up ALL night! The monitor can't read when you breath so it freaks out. If you want to sleep take it off.

[hourglass 22]

polish on the toes should not matter at all.

regarding nails, does whether it is clear or not matter? i thought it was no polish at all. something about the sensors they put on your fingertips i thought. i had two sensors on during surgery then one the first day after, then they would clamp another one on whenever they came to take my vitals.

[Guest]

I took off the polish on my fingers but left my toes- they told me to put on these hospital socks anyway. Just here waiting!

[******** 397]

I had french acryllic on fingers and bright pink on toes and they didnt care...I dont think my socks came off at all.

[livingforme2013 17]

They said the reason for no polish is that they check your nail beds for oxygen saturation (I think)!!! I have had several heart surgeries and they were always looking at my toes. In my pre-op class the nurse said to at least take it off of the big toes!

[Dreax33 36]

I was told by the nurse today nail polish is fine

[SouthernSweetheart 6]

I think it varies. But my nursing team so no polish at all.