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I have acrylic nails. When I was scheduled for the surgery last year they told me that as long as the meter could read my heart rate I do not need to remove them. But she said it probably would be best to take them off. Anyone leave them on during surgery?

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Request an ear probe instead. It will clip to your ear lobe. I use one all of the time on babies and people with poor circulation. A standard finger probe can be used on a toe as well.

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My surgeon & hospital required no nails or nail polish.

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I was told mine had to come off. Go with what your team says :)

Best wishes for the surgery!

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Ask your surgeon. My hospital said no fake nails and no nail polish. I don't get acrylic nails anyway, my natural nails are strong and grow well. But I did remove polish.

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I have to remove mine for my surgery 1-17-17. We will get a full set after! a well deserved full set lol

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My surgery is 1/17/17 as well. I have my pre admission testing on 12/19 so I guess I'll find out then if I have to get the acrylic soaked off my natural nails or not

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I have been told no nail varnish or fake nails

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