Ex-Smokers...Cravings?

[deedeemuffin 346]

All of us who have had this surgery had to quit smoking well in advance. I am now 10 days post-op & on a liquid only diet for another 11 days. I have found that in the past 2 days I have had SEVERE nicotine cravings. Is anyone else dealing with this? How do you cope? I think that I was okay without the cigarettes when I had food to soothe my nerves. Now I literally can't eat food so I think that is why I am wanting cigarettes. Yes, I have tried the take a walk, call a friend, etc. approach. I know that I can't be the only one...

[elizabethowen79 34]

I was sleeved Nov 6 and quit smoking probably 3 weeks before surgery. I have had cravings also, and several times have had a puff from one of my mother's cigs (she is living with me right now) and it tasted/felt gross, disgusting, icky. Yep I kept trying thinking it would be good but it was not!!!! I'm not recommending trying a smoke, just telling you how I have dealt with it.

Also a good thing to think of, after going through the surgery so we can be healthier and feel better, why continue to hurt our bodies with cigarettes?

Wish you the best of luck

[Kellee2012 4]

I too have had cravings or just wanting to enjoy something since I am not eating..have had some puffs..not good..and i loved smoking...

[FabulousPhoenix 2]

After smoking for years and several attempts at quitting, after surgery I can't even stand the smell of cigarettes. I still have cravings but I can't even tolerate the smell without feeling sick, let alone actually smoke.

[asherje 81]

A few years ago I quit cold turkey don't laugh I was only 28 started crocheting and worked on making a blanket every time I had the urge, Worked for a longtime till my cousins unexpected death.

Quit again this month since surgery today and i plan to go back crocheting to make sure that the recovery goes smooth, heard of ulcers and leaks due to smoking. Plus I want to be healthy for my son and fiancé.

[deedeemuffin 346]

A few years ago I quit cold turkey don't laugh I was only 28 started crocheting and worked on making a blanket every time I had the urge, Worked for a longtime till my cousins unexpected death.

Quit again this month since surgery today and i plan to go back crocheting to make sure that the recovery goes smooth, heard of ulcers and leaks due to smoking. Plus I want to be healthy for my son and fiancé.

I would never laugh. I actually have been really wanting to learn how to crochet myself. Did you teach yourself? I really don't know anyone who does it who could teach me. I am on disability & home all day. I had no idea how much I was relying on food to fill my time until I came home from surgery. I am bored out of my mind right now & have no hobbies to speak of. I would really love more info. Good luck with your big change! When you are feeling well enough, I would love to hear more about how to lean to crochet.

[asherje 81]

My mom and Nonnie taught me when I was a little girl. Still have to ask my mom sometimes how to do certain things.

Try this, go to hobby lobby, michaels or any hobby store you lave local. Pick up a latch hook kit. They are fun and different. You can easily do one by Christmas and give it away as a gift.

Here some examples:

http://www.everythinglatchhook.com/latch-hook-kits-mrl-y4.aspx?gclid=CNaStebpkrQCFSemPAodHCQAJA

[Kapoorvilla 117]

YouTube is a greatway to teach yourself any craft!