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To the ladies out there....was anyone advised whether or not to have a leg wax before surgery?.. I've been reading that there may be a risk of infection from a cut to the skin , and that you shouldn't wax or shave........ I didn't think a wax would be any harm but maybe I'm wrong...
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MarieMichelle linda_50869
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deb55031 linda_50869
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I was told that if the was an open area anywhere around my knee my dr would cancel the surgery. My Dr is very concerned about infection in the knee, it is not easily get rid of. My friend did get his surgery canceled for a high white count. This operation is a doozie all by it self, I couldn't even imagine having an infection in it . Best of wishes!
mary12001 linda_50869
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jenny80029 linda_50869
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I cannot remember being told anything, but I shaved my legs seven days before and then left some small delightful short bristles in place...I thought that would be ideal, as that the area was clear but no risk of small unclosed nicks! 😀😁😃
julie6664x linda_50869
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You could probably call pre assessment they will let you know.
Good Luck x
jan01779 linda_50869
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marilyn10235 linda_50869
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Yes Linda I was told not to shave, wax or epilate the legs 7 days before or after surgery. As if you would even consider 7 days after!! I was to consumed with painkillers, exercises & icing to think about hairy legs!!
Yet again the medical profession gives conflicting advice!
Go with what you've been told.
Marilyn
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linda_50869 marilyn10235
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They never mentioned it at all........if they had rules they prob would have said something ,,,,, maybe I'll squeeze it in t ommorrow, which gives me 6 days pre op,,,,not far off seven,,
david13856 linda_50869
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Okay so I'm a bloke and just the thought of waxing makes me cringe, however I did ask the pre-op nurse when should I shave my leg before surgery and her reply was DO NOT SHAVE or your operation will be cancelled. This was backed up later in my pre-op pack. I would check it out with the hospital before doing anything. I've had a couple of operations in the past and each time I was told to shave myself but not this time
larry88888 linda_50869
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Prior to knee surgery it is important to ensure you have no open wounds anywhere on your body. Shaving and waxing your legs (or any body region) can create openings for bacteria and infection to enter your body. Infection anywhere in your body can find it's way to the new implants and the body is unable to fight them on the artificial surfaces. Infection would be disastrous and no risk should be taken. My UKR procedure demanded a full dental inspection followed by a 3 week wait to ensure there could be no infection originating from my mouth and I have excellent dental health. If you are having knee replacement surgery the hair on your legs is the last thing you should be worried about.
jenny80029 larry88888
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That is interesting ...I did think that it was surprising no one looked in my mouth prior to surgery. I used to be a dental nurse many moons ago, and having seen the state of some people's gums and knowing how bad periodontal disease can get, in terms of infection it seemed the most likely common source to my mind.
I have good oral hygiene, and though asked about dental health, it was not formally checked. Many people with gum disease may not think of it as a dental problem worth flagging up.
larry88888 jenny80029
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