Odd Question
So I have a bit of an odd question. My wedding rings do not come off my finger, they rotate and aren't cutting off circulation, however I can not get them to budge. I really don't want to have to cut them off :( Do they ever make exceptions to the no jewellery in sugery rule? I completely forgot to ask Dr.Starr when I was there, and I just spoke to his office staff and they said they had never had that question before so they didn't know lol. I mean I could tape it up ao it doesn't contaminate the operating room.
I will be seeing Dr.Glazier at some point before my surgery and will hopefully remember to ask him, but before then I was wondering if anyone had any insight?
I will be seeing Dr.Glazier at some point before my surgery and will hopefully remember to ask him, but before then I was wondering if anyone had any insight?
I did a search and found this:
Jewellery is a hazard in the Operating room for a number of reasons. If you are a patient having surgery, jewellery must be removed because the surgeon will often be using an electrosurgical unit to help control bleeding. If you are wearing metal, it can interfere with the passing of electricity through your body. In addition, jewellery within the operative site must be removed as it gets in the way and harbors bacteria, which can lead to post operative infections (ie. having an incision around the belly button would mean a definite need to remove a navel piercing).
First, let's spell it right. Jewelry is not allowed in the operating room for several reasons. The first one is to prevent the patient from receiving a "possible" burn from the current that comes from the electrocautery unit. Electricity will and can travel to any metal on the body. That's the reasoning for the grounding pad. Second, if the patient experiences edema during surgery, the jewelry could cause a danger in cutting off circulation to an extremity, say a finger or toe. Thirdly, infection is always important to prevent. Jewelry with stones carry more germs than plain gold bands, but the underlying tissue can harbor germs.
So to protect you patient and yourself, always advise your patients about the risk and then let them make the choice. Have them sign a waiver that acknowledges they are aware of the risks.
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_can\'t_you_wear_jewelry_during _surgery#ixzz27Uvx1zZ0
Jewellery is a hazard in the Operating room for a number of reasons. If you are a patient having surgery, jewellery must be removed because the surgeon will often be using an electrosurgical unit to help control bleeding. If you are wearing metal, it can interfere with the passing of electricity through your body. In addition, jewellery within the operative site must be removed as it gets in the way and harbors bacteria, which can lead to post operative infections (ie. having an incision around the belly button would mean a definite need to remove a navel piercing).
First, let's spell it right. Jewelry is not allowed in the operating room for several reasons. The first one is to prevent the patient from receiving a "possible" burn from the current that comes from the electrocautery unit. Electricity will and can travel to any metal on the body. That's the reasoning for the grounding pad. Second, if the patient experiences edema during surgery, the jewelry could cause a danger in cutting off circulation to an extremity, say a finger or toe. Thirdly, infection is always important to prevent. Jewelry with stones carry more germs than plain gold bands, but the underlying tissue can harbor germs.
So to protect you patient and yourself, always advise your patients about the risk and then let them make the choice. Have them sign a waiver that acknowledges they are aware of the risks.
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_can\'t_you_wear_jewelry_during _surgery#ixzz27Uvx1zZ0
Try dish detergent.
Also, is this pre-optifast? You may find changes with the optifast.
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Definetly ask your surgeon.
My Gram had part of her lung removed due to cancer and she couldn't get hers off either. They taped them up and told her the risks.
When I was pregnant and swollen up I used tons and tons of liquid handsoap and put my hand under freezing cold water to get them off. It was HARD and they were really really stuck but I knew if I didn't I would have to get them cut off. I guess anything you can do to get them to go down in swelling first then use a lubricant. Good luck !
My Gram had part of her lung removed due to cancer and she couldn't get hers off either. They taped them up and told her the risks.
When I was pregnant and swollen up I used tons and tons of liquid handsoap and put my hand under freezing cold water to get them off. It was HARD and they were really really stuck but I knew if I didn't I would have to get them cut off. I guess anything you can do to get them to go down in swelling first then use a lubricant. Good luck !
Referral: August 2011 Information session: November 2011
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012
You must have them off for surgery. If nothing else works, you will have to get them cut off. Just think, you'll probably need to get them resized anyways.
When I had a ring stuck, I ran my hand under freezing cold water for a good 5 minutes, then sprayed Windex on and it came right off. Windex works!!
When I had a ring stuck, I ran my hand under freezing cold water for a good 5 minutes, then sprayed Windex on and it came right off. Windex works!!
*Lindsey*
Keeping off 133 lbs since 2012!
Referral to Bariatric Registry: May 2011 / Surgery (HRRH): June 25, 2012 
Ok... Dishsoap... Butter... Windex... Anything oily or slippery... All interesting and great ideas when it is a milder situation.
Having taken a first aid course and one of my electives was dealing with hand injuries we actually learned a dental floss trick. I went looking for a video on this because it is important to see it.. not just read it. You WILL need help with this.
PLEASE.... Understand that time is of the essence... The video is real time. You do not want the dental floss tight enough that it is drastically cutting off circulation but the wax of the dental floss will allow it to slide as it is undone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0xUN0Kf00w
1 ring at a time unless they are interlocking and HAVE to move at the same time... If there is more than one on a finger... Sometimes it is easier to do them on seperate days so sooner rather than later to start this.
Our hands are least swollen in the morning...
A bowl with some ice water right beside you can be handy to take your swelling down in between rings....
I've only seen this fail to take a ring off once. I've even seen them do it at jewlers...
Having taken a first aid course and one of my electives was dealing with hand injuries we actually learned a dental floss trick. I went looking for a video on this because it is important to see it.. not just read it. You WILL need help with this.
PLEASE.... Understand that time is of the essence... The video is real time. You do not want the dental floss tight enough that it is drastically cutting off circulation but the wax of the dental floss will allow it to slide as it is undone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0xUN0Kf00w
1 ring at a time unless they are interlocking and HAVE to move at the same time... If there is more than one on a finger... Sometimes it is easier to do them on seperate days so sooner rather than later to start this.
Our hands are least swollen in the morning...
A bowl with some ice water right beside you can be handy to take your swelling down in between rings....
I've only seen this fail to take a ring off once. I've even seen them do it at jewlers...
Dr Sullivan VSG Jan. 8th, 2013!
Lost 100 lbs in a year post op with a VSG.
Well, I know it is important to remove ALL jewelry BUT, I was allowed to keep my nose piercing in. The nurse just put tape over it and no one made a big deal over it....
Hope all works out for you....
Hope all works out for you....
Tam 
Highest Weight: 365lbs Clinic Weight: 325lbs Clinic goal:190 lbs Current Weight: 176.4lbs My goal:165lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23, 2012
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