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Any of you smoke? Im curious what the doctor told you regarding smoking ?

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I don't smoke, but my doctor said in the free information session that he absolutely will not operate on a smoker because smoking greatly increases the risk of ulcers. Also, he didn't see the point of treating the number two killer in America if you still engage in the number one killer.

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My doctor said quit two days before & smoke less after the op.

i thought it was weird!

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My doctor said quit two days before & smoke less after the op.

i thought it was weird!

Weird is right, it makes me sad that a doctor would take such a causal attitude toward cigarettes.. But you must remember doctors are human beings too. And do not always have all the right information or answers.

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Weird is right' date=' it makes me sad that a doctor would take such a causal attitude toward cigarettes.. But you must remember doctors are human beings too. And do not always have all the right information or answers.[/quote']

Well i promised myself today will be my last day i will quit before the 48 hours the doctor mentioned I'm not sure it will last tho.

I wish it will be my last day of smoking for good

Wish me luck

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Well i promised myself today will be my last day i will quit before the 48 hours the doctor mentioned I'm not sure it will last tho.

I wish it will be my last day of smoking for good

Wish me luck

I will wish you luck and cheer you on all the way!

You are taking big steps to get yourself healthier,

It's not always easy, but you can do it!

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I quit 2 months ago and still have a month till surgery. But my doctor said they test the week before surgery for any street drugs, alcohol, and nicotine. And the day of surgery.... I was like... Good thing I quit smoking and don't do drugs drink...

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will quit before the 48 hours the doctor mentioned I'm not sure it will last tho.

amna

warning warning

to all smokers.................i am not talking/preaching to YOU...........but if you wanna listen thats ok too ;)

My addiction of "choice"??? has always been food :angry:

i never smoked

that being said ......

i get it that nicotene is some sort of chemical?? addiction that must be extremely hard to get rid of permanately

we/you know the dangers of smoking

quit now, avoid the christmas rush :)

working on getting rid of smoking now before surgery - getting used to not smoking will be hard :(

i can't imagine what you will be dealing with

"won't power" for smoking and eating is one way to look at issues

i won't pick up that cigarette ( or that brownie ;) )

easier said than done :(

i can see B) that you are a smart "cookie" :lol:

you know you must/should stop smoking

you will have a hard enough time dealing with your eating changes

start dealing with the smoking issue sooner than later

working on 2 addictions together will be hard, but you can do this!!!

you made the wise decision to start taking care of your health/body by changing your eating habits,

with the help of the sleeve

you are starting your new life - getting healthy by losing weight

feeling better about yourself/your appearance

i KNOW you get a grip on the smoking situation

it will be hard - but you can do it

you also need/and have all that strength for your successful journey towards health, happiness with the sleeve

good luck

kathy

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I actually had to take a drug test that also tested the nicotine and cotinine levels and my insurance won't cover me until I pass which I did but yea my hospital has a center of excellence and they will not operate if you smoke weed or nicotine.

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amna

warning warning

to all smokers.................i am not talking/preaching to YOU...........but if you wanna listen thats ok too ;)

My addiction of "choice"??? has always been food :angry:

i never smoked

that being said ......

i get it that nicotene is some sort of chemical?? addiction that must be extremely hard to get rid of permanately

we/you know the dangers of smoking

quit now' date=' avoid the christmas rush :)

working on getting rid of smoking now before surgery - getting used to not smoking will be hard :(

i can't imagine what you will be dealing with

"won't power" for smoking and eating is one way to look at issues

i won't pick up that cigarette ( or that brownie ;) )

easier said than done :(

i can see B) that you are a smart "cookie" :lol:

you know you must/should stop smoking

you will have a hard enough time dealing with your eating changes

start dealing with the smoking issue sooner than later

working on 2 addictions together will be hard, but you can do this!!!

you made the wise decision to start taking care of your health/body by changing your eating habits,

with the help of the sleeve

you are starting your new life - getting healthy by losing weight

feeling better about yourself/your appearance

i KNOW you get a grip on the smoking situation

it will be hard - but you can do it

you also need/and have all that strength for your successful journey towards health, happiness with the sleeve

good luck

kathy[/quote']

Thank you your words really give strength :)

Im sure i will find u cheering me up with your words when i feel the need to amole again

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I actually had to take a drug test that also tested the nicotine and cotinine levels and my insurance won't cover me until I pass which I did but yea my hospital has a center of excellence and they will not operate if you smoke weed or nicotine.

Unfortunately in Qatar they don't do nicotine tests but I have the will to quit all unhealthy habits & have a new slim healthy Amna within a year from now.

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Unfortunately in Qatar they don't do nicotine tests but I have the will to quit all unhealthy habits & have a new slim healthy Amna within a year from now.

Ah, this explains the more casual attitude toward smoking. It is really prevalent in the Middle East and Asia still. I will cheer you on with quitting smoking. I know you can do it. Can you go to your GP for help? There are medications you can use to help you quit.

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I smoke cigars..and they just said not smoke the day brfote

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I quit a month ago cold turkey. It was really hard I'm not gonna lie especially when its so easy for me and the girls at work to step out for a smoke break whenever we want one. But through all the cravings, I just kept reminding myself that I really had to quit because that's part of the life changing process. Good luck :)

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