Worried

[blapstev 9]

surgery is November 5th

I smoked e-cigs occasionally but haven't had a real cigarette since June.. Just wondering if my pre-op test will clear me for surgery?

Also, I had a Caesar salad on my first night of liver shrink because I was on the road

What do you guys think..? Don't freak me out lol

[TurnThePage 220]

Since you asked... There are lots of other, good foods available on the road, so no excuses. This is where you learn the importance of making good choices, each and every day. In the long run, if you screw up, you own up to it and then start fresh the next day. But pre-op is a stricter protocol. You really don't want to lose your chance to have the surgery because they find your liver encased in a huge amount of fat, or have your liver crack open when they move it to do the surgery. When you are tempted to eat something off program, think of how you would feel if you woke up in the recovery room and were told they couldn't do the surgery because your liver was not in good condition. That should help you stay focused.

The smoking is a similar situation. I don't know anything about e-cigs, but I know you don't want to risk complications in that operating room

You are so close to your dream, Steve. Just stay focused. You can do this! Take good care of yourself!

[stasea4 41]

I haven't smoked a cig since April I do however vap call it my puffer vaporize nicotine as for the pre op my doc doesn't require u to do all that they say do to Protein Shakes n one small meal a day in whatever order u like just as long as u don't gain any weight u have to be sane weight or less than your first visit n weigh in so I wouldn't freak out over a salad that's not high in fat just calm down n start again tomrw

[stasea4 41]

2 shakes lol

[pear425 32]

The salad is fine. Focus on each day one at a time. It is mine understanding the heavier your pre-op weight the more important your liver shrink. Don't know what your weight is but I don't need the diet bc my weight is 225.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

My understanding is that they test for nicotine so - if your e-cig contains nicotine, they will likely pick it up.

[kristlynngirl 184]

Definitely depends on your doctor. I was not tested for nicotine. I was very upfront about the fact I used e-cigs to quit smoking tobacco. They asked what "dose" of nicotine I was using (6mg) and were okay with that.

[stasea4 41]

Yes I was on 24mg for 6 months but I've been dropping it down I'm on 12 n 6 now depends on stress from work lol I'm going to get a bottle of the no nicotine so I can still puff but get off nicotine hope I can