Smoking prior to surgery

[labwalker 1,177]

Ask your doctor about Welbutrin. I smoked for more than 30 years and really enjoyed smoking. Thought I'd never be able to stop. The Welbutrin stopped my physical cravings and I was able to quit. Never thought it was possible but I did it. I also gained 60 lbs which is why I had to come to the decision that being banded was the right thing for me to do. The good news is that I haven't smoked in nearly 7 years and three months post-banded, I'm down 45 lbs. Good luck to you on all fronts. I know you will be successful stopping smoking and losing weight.

A second vote for Welbutrin!! My doctor gave me a script for it over 12 years ago, and within two weeks of taking that drug the urge to smoke ceased, and one night when I was out of cigarettes I was able to quit. It was an off-label use for that drug back then--but for me it was very effective. But, if you only have two weeks to surgery I would give the drug a try, but don't smoke between now and the surgery date!

[Omfgmelly 56]

I am trying to Quit as well. I am having so much trouble. My Date is May 3' date=' and it is he@@ for me! Maybe we can be Support to each other.[/quote']

We totally should! I'm on my week without smoking, cold turkey. I can't do Wellbutrin, I work at a law firm and working there messes with your head about pharmeucticals. Cold turkey is working for me- also the gym I take Zumba classes at Lucille Roberts for the past 3 weeks, I leave out of there not even thinking a smoking! We can do this hon, I have faith we will both succeed in this!

[msthang95 7]

My band date was Wed of last week so its been 6 days for me cold turkey and my boyfriend smokes so the temptation is there I just gotta remember I am healing and that could cause damage be strong u can do it....for me no smoking, no food so no gaining weight, no gum not in my post-opt diet....lol...good luck

[pkchop 58]

We totally should! I'm on my week without smoking, cold turkey. I can't do Wellbutrin, I work at a law firm and working there messes with your head about pharmeucticals. Cold turkey is working for me- also the gym I take Zumba classes at Lucille Roberts for the past 3 weeks, I leave out of there not even thinking a smoking! We can do this hon, I have faith we will both succeed in this!

So far I am right at 24 hours smoke free and I am still alive! My family is not hurt in anyway LOL! My Hubby even told me I smell good! I like that! I can and will do this!

[Omfgmelly 56]

So far I am right at 24 hours smoke free and I am still alive! My family is not hurt in anyway LOL! My Hubby even told me I smell good! I like that! I can and will do this!

You will! That's what my boyfriend told me too hahah his a non smoker so he feels relieved that I've quit! Keep me posted

[labwalker 1,177]

If you can stop for a day, you can stop for two days... if you stop for a week, one more week will be easier... get by a month, and then hold your course for the second... before you know it the addiction and habit will pass. Congratulations on taking the first step.