Originally Posted by
Milton Keynes
I was in the hospital back in January for an infection. I had pretty much the same experience. I can't remember why, but I actually had two sets of heart monitoring patches. Taking them off wasn't fun, but it included leaving them on until I came home and then using my beard trimmer without a guard to try to cut some of the hair and have a less painful removal process. Finally got all the pads off but the glue residue lasted for a few more days. I told the nurses that the next time I go to the hospital I'm shaving my chest first.
I also left the hospital with some on. And that glue residue is pesky as hell. I had a fractured thumb so it made things even harder. Definitely want a shave next time—assuming I’m conscious when they put them on.