colcol 128 Posted July 31, 2013 To be truly healthy you have to STOP cigarettes and weed you only have a small bit of stomach left you don't want to damage it you don't need that sh...t in your life !! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alene 74 Posted July 31, 2013 I quit traditional cigarettes a year ago before I had surgery on my sinuses. The only way I was able to do that was by using an electronic cigarette. I was pretty proud of myself for getting rid of all the nasty extras that are in cigarettes. But my sleeve surgeon doesn't see it that way. She said that I had to be off nicotine or she wouldn't do the surgery. So I tapered down to 0mg in my e-cig (I was not a very pleasant person for several days). After my surgery (7/25/13)' date=' I asked my surgeon how long I had to stay off nicotine. She lectured me and said I should stay off. But I'm stubborn and I like my nicotine. She said it hinders healing, so I should wait until everything is all healed up. About 2 weeks. I am eagerly waiting for that time. For anyone trying to quit smoking, I highly recommend investing in an electronic cigarette. And not the kind you can buy from Walgreens. Here is a picture of mine. It is the most wonderful thing ever.[/quote'] What brand of e-cig is that? Where do you get them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crisbear 4 Posted July 31, 2013 I got an arizer solo portable vaporizer as a present to myself for getting this surgery and OMG ITS GREAT! Since its the summer and I can't completely enjoy eating as I once did' date=' I have been smoking bud way more frequently...[/quote'] How much was the vape and where did you get it...I can't seen to find a decent one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleyxx 277 Posted July 31, 2013 I quit a few months prior to my VSG and was smoke free for about a year and a half after that but started back up again. I've tried a few times but haven't had any luck, maybe I'll try those e-cigarettes and see how that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoneYa 380 Posted August 2, 2013 I see that you are willing to accept the health risks. That's your choice. For me, even if I could accept the risk of cancer, ulcers or damaged cells I would never use anything that is notorious for causing munchies. Not now. 1 Kristina J. reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nagem 73 Posted August 2, 2013 I've smoked a numerous amount of times after my surgery and I haven't really had munchies , only slightly but it was fights me . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeToo 2 Posted August 2, 2013 Well, I have to say this wasn't the post op conversation I was looking for, or expected but I suppose it's interesting. My Doc told me I had to quit smoking before surgery, so I did. Boom. Done. Mind over matter. I want to be healthy more than I want to smoke. Plus, it saves me about $275.00 a month, which is about $3,300.00 a year. I'll take it! 1 VSGAnn2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nagem 73 Posted August 2, 2013 Well with those numbers that's approximately 34 packs a month , I smoke probably 8 packs a month so 1 Mrs. Whatsit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nagem 73 Posted August 2, 2013 I don't smoke much and I know there's risks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nagem 73 Posted August 2, 2013 I don't smoke much and I know there's risks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdiddy 1 Posted August 2, 2013 If I have to quit soda forever, I'm pretty sure that cigarettes are a no-no. And I won't comment on the other. 1 VSGAnn2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jules <3 37 Posted August 2, 2013 i smoke weed every day! ha. suck on that everyone 5 marleyen01, endless80, Kstokesforever and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 2, 2013 i smoke weed every day! ha. suck on that everyone No thank you.... 1 VSGAnn2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nagem 73 Posted August 2, 2013 i smoke weed every day! ha. suck on that everyone Me too babbbbe 1 marleyen01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites