I am new to this group to, I have been thinking about this surgery for quite sometime as well and also just decided to go through the process and have it done. I am still in the early part of it though... classes etc.. I am very excited for you! I used to smoke and stopped cold turkey, Even tho it's hard it is sooooo worth quitting! I wish you luck in quitting hope it goes smoothly for you! Just keep telling yourself why you are quitting and it will get easier!! =)