Any Smokers?

[AaronLee2230 6]

8 year smoker. I quit this past February with the aid of Chantix. Smoked for the first 2 weeks on the drug' date=' then stopped. I only get a mild urge to smoke when I drink, but I've cut back on the drinking too so win/win.

Some people hate the crazy dreams but I loved them.[/quote']

That's how I quit. I had really vivid dreams and would see things when I was half asleep. It was strange and funny at the same time.

[AaronLee2230 6]

How many weeks prior to surgery do you need to be smoke free for surgery? I quit in jan and fell off the wagon on the 26th. Feb was on and off. March is a blur lol well I've been on and off. My surgery is on June 4th. Should I quit now? Or enjoy my last weekend lol

I quit in February. My doctor sacred me with a nicotine test haha. He for real tested me too. My surgery is may 23rd. Super nervous and excited!

[Musharooni 62]

The anesthesiologist required last cig 12 hours before surgery. I had decided during my 2 week liquid diet that I was going to quit smoking after surgery. Figured if I could do that liquid diet, I could do anything!! .

Knew I would be looped up on meds post-op, so that would help get through the physical withdrawals. Slept most of day 2 & haven't had one since 5:34 pm the day before my sleeve.

Can honestly say I have only had one "I NEED a cigarette moment" and went for a walk instead of smoking.

[goldenraisin214 142]

I've never been a smoker, but I feel like I remember my surgeon requiring patients to be smoke free for 6 months before they would do the surgery. They said if you feel like you cannot/do not want to quit smoking, you need to re-think VSG. I guess it depends on how strong a stance your surgeon want to take...

[Amytequilahouse 184]

Well today I'm starting my liquid diet and day two without smoking. I see where you guys are coming from about the quit and never go back. I plan in doing that. A new me. Thanks guys for yalls help.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

I quit in February. My doctor sacred me with a nicotine test haha. He for real tested me too. My surgery is may 23rd. Super nervous and excited!

Don't be nervous ... You'll do great!!

[NJHANIBAL 6]

The bottom line is, if you're going to quit, make up your mind to quit. Do not resolve your self to stop nicotine and start a new drug,(patches, smokeless, gum). A vice is a vice is a vice. You've already chose to be a "Loser", so now, be a "quitter" also. It would be a shame to get to your goal, only to find out that the "smoking" diseases are kicking in....

[LizEac 32]

How many weeks prior to surgery do you need to be smoke free for surgery? I quit in jan and fell off the wagon on the 26th. Feb was on and off. March is a blur lol well I've been on and off. My surgery is on June 4th. Should I quit now?

Or enjoy my last weekend lol[/QUOTe]

I met with my surgeon in November and he told me that he would not opperate until I quit smoking (I had only been smoking for 3 years), and I switched to.an electronic cigarette. I was put on welbutrin, and let it build up in my system while I tapered off. Although it was important for me to to have the last cigarette ritual. Between quitting and now, i have had 2 random urine tests. I have been nicotine-free for almost 6 months. I still have a lot of cravings but I am.so glad I quit, because getting sleeved means more to.me than smoking does. And just think of all that extra money you'll have for new clothes!!

[NJHANIBAL 6]

Let's see, my surgery was June 13. I quit smoking, after 37 yrs, alcohol & coffee on June 1. No cravings noted for any of them.