Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 Ann, We stayed at the Duke Towers Suites. It is close to the hospital. Very quiet. It's set up like a 1 bedroom apartment. It was $65. per night with the Dr. Rutledge discount. post op 2/25/00 24 lbs gone forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 << Ladies: did any of you who had the surgery wear sculptured nails. >> I just had surgery and I did not remove my acrylic nails. I think what might make a difference is that I have what is called " Pink & White " . I don't wear color. You can still see my nail bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 Anne - Dr. R's pre-op orders are specific about removing sculptured nails. I am no medical professional but I believe a lot can be told about oxygen saturation from your nail beds. Sincerely, na Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 Acrylic nails should not be a problem, especially if the product they use is clear. You cannot wear fingernail polish though.......you will need to wear an oxymeter probe on your finger, and it cannot " read " through polish. I have acrylic nails and I don't have any problems with the pulse ox probe reading through my nails (I have to test ours at work occaisionally.) I do not believe you would have to remove them. Maybe when you call the surgicenter for your operating room time you can ask them then. Even in the worst of times they can use a toe if they have to. :-)) So take the polish off your toes too! fg At 02:30 PM 03/06/2000 -0600, you wrote: > > >Well folks; I goofed again.I seem to have lost or erased my e-mail that had all the lists of hotels or motels in the area. I'm getting stuff together and I need someone to e-mail me the list again(please).I'm such a klutz these days. I don't know if it's excitement about the 20th or if I'm just getting forgetful. Please forgive me. One other thing::Ladies: did any of you who had the surgery wear sculptured nails. I don't know if I'll need to have them removed or what. I hope not as that is pretty expensive to put back on.I've worn them for 20 some odd years because my own are terrible.I feel neeked without them. Ann in Ok. pre-op 3-20 14 days and holding!!!!!!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2000 Report Share Posted March 7, 2000 Dear Sue, I brought my 10 year old, . He was very concerned about me and although we flew out Christmas Day and he had the choice of staying behind with his gifts or coming with me he still wanted to come. I was fortunate in having Scuffle as my real-time, Southern Belle Angel. Her son is the same age and she has a Goddaughter who's a little older. Also, my folks and DH took to Duke for one afternoon. They got to watch the basketball team practice and I understand the chapel is very impressive. Hope this helps. Sincerely, na Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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