TAH: Jewelry at hospital

Will they make me take off my wedding ring for surgery? Do I need to just leave it at home?

I had to take mine off. I handed it to my dh, he placed it back on my finger as soon as I was in my room. In my doped up stupor I recall asking him to say "with this ring I thee wed." before he put it back on my finger.

That's great. Gotta love a man who'd renew his vows " in sickness and health "

Yes, you will need to remove all jewelry, including your wedding ring, for surgery. Also, be aware that there is *no* security in the hospital for your belongings. Don't bring large amounts of cash, credit cards or anything valuable.

I forgot to take mine off and when they were prepping me for surgery I couldn't get it off. So they just put tape over it.

They made me take all of my jewelry off.

I left everything at home. Even my wedding band.

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Originally Posted by Kim M I had to take mine off. I handed it to my dh, he placed it back on my finger as soon as I was in my room. In my doped up stupor I recall asking him to say "with this ring I thee wed." before he put it back on my finger.

OMG you just made me literally laugh out loud!!!!

I left mine all at home, but if you don't want to take off your wedding ring, they will tape it up. Hope all goes well x

I will be leaving mine at home. Since I have a kidney disease, I know I will swell due to the iv. It was really bad last year after my gallbladder surgery.