smoking

[kali480 13]

What happens of your a smoker before surgery?

[lexnurse 26]

More risk for blood clots, and other complications because you don't heal as well or as quickly as a non smoker

[IWannaBeHealthy 2]

I am not a smoker but...

My doctor does a blood test for nicotine and if it is in your system, the surgery is cancelled...

Janna

[beba238 123]

Thats why because of blood clots. Which can cause death. sorry.. one of the march sleevers past away due to blood clots

[920amy 409]

YIKES! Which March sleever?!

[Momonanomo 534]

not to wear out the soapbox, but you've just gotta become a non smoker before surgery. It is not easy, I smoked for 25 years and stopped 8 wks ago. But I've decided to have this drastic surgery to remove 85% of a major organ so that I can have a chance at a healthy life. I just couldn't reconcile the thought of not giving myself the best possible chance at a successful recovery. If you are considering this surgery, you should quit, and the sooner before surgery the better.

You can do it! I promise!

[Super Echelon 5]

not to wear out the soapbox' date=' but you've just gotta become a non smoker before surgery. It is not easy, I smoked for 25 years and stopped 8 wks ago. But I've decided to have this drastic surgery to remove 85% of a major organ so that I can have a chance at a healthy life. I just couldn't reconcile the thought of not giving myself the best possible chance at a successful recovery. If you are considering this surgery, you should quit, and the sooner before surgery the better.

You can do it! I promise![/quote']

Thank u for this because I am over here feening for a cigg and keep restarting my "quit" process. I have to be smoke free 6wks before my dr will even schedule. So todays the day. I will stick with my plan.

[MrsG 329]

Some dr s will cancel surgery if you don't quit. Mine did a nicotine test beforehand. I smoked for 15 yrs, quit last August and had surgery in January. Also I was told healing is harder and longer if you are a smoker. Find out what your surgeon wants. I've read on here that some ppl were never required to quit. I know my body thanks me now for quitting! I don't regret it. Good luck!

[tpietrowski 102]

It was a feb patient, Fred may he rest in piece. Was sleeved 2/27