downhomegirly

Thank you KristenLe. I'm going to do my very best. I am so ready to start really living like I have wanted to for so long, instead of excluding myself from everything because I am so embarrassed I cant' keep up, can't breath, one thing after another. I've just been so miserable for so long, isolating myself from just about everyone. I am ready to join in on all that I have been missing! And thank you for your sincere and caring response, this is the first time I have really spoke on this site and was afraid I would get a negative feedback!

I'm right there with you! I haven't had my surgery yet - and am very ready to start living! I have another few months of pre-surgery stuff to go though.

some surgeons will test for nicotine (and other substances) during your pre-admission testing, and will cancel your surgery if nicotine is detected. I know its hard but believe me, its for YOUR benefit. would you rather quit smoking or potentially get a life-threatening blood clot after surgery? ... try getting a vapor cigarette and use the 0mg liquid. that is how I was able to quit. it satisfies the hand-to-mouth. I also quit months before my pre-op diet. I don't think I could have quit smoking and eating at the same time. good luck to you.