Smokers & Ex Smokers: After Surgery

[AmberMarieRDA 4]

I was also told by my Dr to stop smoking 2 weeks before my surgery, I was and still am a light smoker 1 pack a week. I was nervous the days coming up to the surgery and had 1 a day. I didn't smoke again till 3 days after my surgery.Still my small amount less than 1 pack a week till a few months after. I healed very well.

Now the comment above saying smoking can increase your chance of band erosion into the band does put the thought in my head to quit soon.

I too am not ready to quit....

Like Yummy said above "I can only work on one vice at a time, and this surgery was my first step in living a healthier lifestyle. "

Good luck

[Lollicatt 36]

I smoked on the way home from surgery and I healed fast and just fine.