C section gel nails

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On mat leave waiting for c section, thought Id treat myself to gel nails but now worried I wont be allowed them? Anyone any ideas?

I wore bare nails. Spend the money on pregnancy massage instead!

Ive already had them done today 🤦‍♀️ Were you told bare nails only? Thanks for replying

Its strongly advised not to wear gel polish during surgery. They can’t get a proper reading from the pulse machine thingy with gel polish on.

Are your toes clear? If so they can get the oxygen reading there. You won’t be the first & you won’t be the last.

I just had a hysterectomy, and at the pre-op assessment a week or two before it, yes they asked me to get my gel colour removed. I imagine it's the same for you. Other types of op also require this.

Also have to remove all jewellery but they can tape over a wedding ring if you have one and want to keep it on.

Theatre staff won’t be happy. Generally any time you go in for an operation you should have no nail polish or false nails on.

Thanks for the replies- so annoyed with myself for not thinking beforehand! Is it just for the oxegen monitor on finger does anyone know, so could just remove the gel on index finger?

You aren’t supposed to are you? Just have it taken off.

Better reading on fingers and probes fit better on fingers - best to follow the advice

obs anaesthetist - i wouldn't worry about it particularly.

Not to derail but @GreybeardyI've found Obs anaesthetists to be actual walking angels among us so wanted to say thank you!!

Thanks @Greybeardy- I havent been told that I cant have them so hoping its ok?! Surely if it was important then someone would have mentioned!

I had the same op and was given the same advice re gel nails. After the surgery the nurses said I didn't need to remove my gel nails as they can put the monitor on your earlobe. So that was a waste of a mani/pedi !

When I had my son by emergency c section they removed my nail varnish on my toes!!! Took me ages to paint them lol

Why was toenail polish a problem?

I was told that I had to take mine off when I got my pre-op x x

My CS was emergency, but I have had other planned surgery, and they say no nail varnish or anything, so I'd make sure you get everything off before you go in. The last thing you want is to waste their time and have to sort it out once you're there.

Also an anaesthetist who does some obs. It’s fine. We can put the oxygen sats probe on your ear/sideways on your finger