Please Dont Judge - Yes Or No Is Fine

[Looking Ahead 239]

M so depressed latetly and cant keep anything down. Canstipated anf Fluid swelling. Alot going on. I dont want to see anither therapist. So heres my question- ca i have an occassional cigerette since obviosly the depression meds arent working. I need a release somewhere snd no its not exercise and no one I can talk to that understands.

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

No.

I hope you start feeling better.

[jb14075 10]

I quit smoking about 5 1/2 years ago & it was honestly the hardest thing Ive ever done & even to this day I sill get occasional craving. Knowing how addictive it is/how hard it is to quit & how much better shape my lungs are in since I stopped there is no way in hell I would ever consider putting another smoke to my lips ......... but you do what you gotta do.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

I'm sorry you are going through a rough time right now. I'm definitely not here to judge you. I don't think though that anyone can really give you that answer or at least the answer you are most likely looking for. Only you can make that decision. Just know that it can interfere with healing if you make the decision to do it.

Take Care!

[HalfTheWoman 107]

I don't smoke at all but I live with smokers. I wish you wouldn't but maybe a puff or two won't kill you!

[cmf1267 27]

I haven't had the surgery yet - but I think if you are constipated & can't keep anything down and this has been going on for more than a day or 2 it warrants a call to your surgeon's office to make sure it's not something more serious like a stricture or something.

As far as Constipation walking may help get things moving. I'm not sure what's allowed on plan after surgery but maybe a Fiber supplement like Metamucil in your Water.

First things first though - call your surgeon - especially if you can't keep Water down. You don't want to get dehydrated.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

I don't smoke at all but I live with smokers. I wish you wouldn't but maybe a puff or two won't kill you!

I can tell you are a non-smoker. A puff or two for a former smoker would never be enough. It usually leads to starting smoking again full force and a long time before quitting again. I quit 6 1/2 years ago and although I never crave them anymore, I would even trust myself with a puff or two.

[MJ's comingN2form 103]

how far out in preop are you? Ive only heard smoking can be bad becuz it can hinder your healing process and cause clots. I say if you are over 6weeks you should be safe. I feel your pain I love my cocktails and counting down the days until i can enjoy one finally

[Heyher 581]

No.

One puff is all it takes to go back down the smokers path.

Just remember antidepressant can take up to a month or more to fully take effect.

[MamaMelly 97]

Hell no! I hear your reasons for wanting one, but this will severely mess with your healing!! Get out a pen and piece of paper and journal. Watch your favorite tv show or movie. Read a book. You can do this and get through this.

[Dooter 1,457]

No

[Des0520 28]

Electronic Cig? Then there is no pack to tempt you.

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

how far out in preop are you? Ive only heard smoking can be bad becuz it can hinder your healing process and cause clots. I say if you are over 6weeks you should be safe. I feel your pain I love my cocktails and counting down the days until i can enjoy one finally

Smoking can cause gastric ulcers in your little stomach.

[Chimera 644]

No judgement - NO!

(I smoked 1-2 packs a day for 28 years and quit prior to surgery. Just remember NOPE - not one puff ever, to save your quit.)

[Butterthebean 8,146]

What did your Doctor say when you called and asked him this question? I'd go with whatever he said.