Vain ? Re my surgery

KissyfaceKate · May 2012

Hi ladies!!

So the nurse called with all my pre-op instructions. It was all the usual stuff except one thing ( ok 2 things). She said no nail polish on my fingers or TOES. Fingers I get but toes I have never heard before in any of my previous procedures. I have had a few done at this hospital and never heard that before. I have a thing about my toes. They MUST be polished. Lol. I was going to get a pedi this weekend but now I'm thinking no. They are polished and two chipped so I'll prolly just take it off but it's weird to me. Dh said I'll have socks on, I'm always cold and he even offered to paint them for me once we are home and I'm feeling ok. Ugh. Don't know why this is stranding my out. Lol.

Would you keep them polished? Who's going to know?

Also I know about the antibacterial soap and not lotions perfume etc but she said no. I've never heard this either. Thoughts?

I feel

So vain and know I'll be under and then just resting in my house ur naked toes REALLY bug me and the stinky pits are grossing me out, even though I don't really sweat that much.

I know I'm nitpicking and probably just anxious about the procedure right?

Reassure me or tell me about your experiences please!?

KissyfaceKate · May 2012

Also she said no jewelry obviously. This makes me sad. I feel weird without my wedding band. The sweet nurse at my RE tapes them on your finger so you can keep them in for ER. I know this is a real OR and wouldn't want them damaged or lost. But I'll feel naked for sure.

Although odds are once my iv is in and I get my anxiety meds I won't care about any of this stuff

KissyfaceKate · May 2012

And it's no deodorant. Darn iPhone and no glasses on. Lol

illinigal · May 2012

It seems maybe you are just anxious about the actual surgery. If it were me, I would follow their instructions re: no nail polish, no deodorant, no jewelry, etc.... It's a brief amount of time to go without those things and I wouldn't want to chance it. Hugs and T&Ps heading your way.

BeeBee08 · May 2012

Deep breath...it will be okay. I know surgery can cause so many emotions and a lot of anxiety, so hang in there. I completely understand feeling naked without your wedding bands, I absolutely hate taking mine off. As for the toes, I would probably follow their instructions. They say it for a resason. But, I am a cheater and I would wear deoderant. I don't go anywhere without it Wink

I have a huge fear of smelling. Good Luck!!

Gregermis · May 2012

illinigal:
It seems maybe you are just anxious about the actual surgery. If it were me, I would follow their instructions re: no nail polish, no deodorant, no jewelry, etc.... It's a brief amount of time to go without those things and I wouldn't want to chance it. Hugs and T&Ps heading your way.

all this!

jessican08 · May 2012

I hope everything goes well with your surgery. I agree about following instruction on taking the nail polish off your toes. If you don't there's a good chance they'll do it for you when you get there anyway and I'm sure you'll do a much neater job of it than they would!

Good luck!

eponine7682 · May 2012

Wishing you lots of luck! I don't think you are vain at all, you are obviously very anxious about the procedure, however I would follow all their instructions. They are put in place for a reason. Hugs!

dcox777 · May 2012

yes, there is a reason for it. eggs are VERY sensitive to fragrance/smells. (who knew!?!?) my nurse was explaining it to me. I felt naked too...but what I did was just bring a bag in the car with my deodorant (and anything else you want for after) so I could immediately put it on I even used just unscented moisturizer that morning and that was it. and as far as the toes go - bring socks! I can't believe I forgot this time and thought they'd have some for me and they didn't my feet were numb!! so with socks no one will see your feet anyway

btw...all these instructions are the same for the ET too due to the little embies sensitivity. bottom line - with all you're going through to get here..it's only about 1.5 hours that you'll feel naked. good luck!

albjag · May 2012

You'll be fine. Good luck with your surgery hon

I'd follow the instructions.

I had no nail polish, no wedding ring for the entire month I was in the hospital and add to that no shower or washing my hair for 3 wks. and no deodorant for 2 wks. Don't worry and don't feel self conscious. Get a new polish color for your husband to paint your toes afterwards so you can look forward to that.

albjag · May 2012

And yes, they will remove the nail polish if you don't.

When is your surgery schedule?

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