Pre-Surgery Behavioral Changes

[jordantaylor 51]

Hi Everyone,

I am new here, I just had a consult 2 weeks ago but I don't have a date yet because of smoking.

I've been using an electronic cigarette for a week, and with a little luck and lots of hard work I plan on being able to wean myself off of nicotine altogether in a few more weeks.

Anyway, I was wondering if there are any other habits that I should work on changing while I'm waiting to get my date. I definitely don't want pre-surgical life to be a huge shock to the system, so I want to start now.

I was thinking probably cutting out soda/carbonated beverages altogether, eating smaller portions, and 30 min of exercise a day are good ways to start. And yes, I know, one thing at a time

I'd love to hear all of your ideas and advice. Thanks!

[chunkyloverlovesyou 197]

Cut out vaping and worry about the other stuff later. I had my surgery date in 3 weeks and started cutting vaping to once a day. By the 10 days I didn't do it at all. That alone was so hard, that if I had to add in a perfect diet, I think I would of killed myself. I love food I love vape. Get rid of the latter, post surgery, the food part kind of fixes itself. Without nicotine, your stomach is gonna heal faster and not bleed. Nicotine is the absolute worst thing to put in your body. I was never a analog smoker, but when I started vaping- I developed ulcers and heartburn. This gets worse after surgery. Don't do it. Make quitting your first priority.

[Elode 8,093]

I was told to practice eating sloooow. And waiting the 30 min before and after I eat to drink. I did great with all but eating slow. I'm still working on that

[jordantaylor 51]

Chunkylover53, if you don't mind me asking for my own curiosity- and this is NOT me being rude - what made you decide to start vaping since you weren't a smoker beforehand?

I appreciate the advice. It has been very hard not to smoke and I've had slips, but it also hasn't been as painful as I imagined either.

Elode- That sounds challenging! Good to know, I will get on it! Thanks

[chunkyloverlovesyou 197]

It's like asking one why they started smoking. I really think a lot of it is genetics. I always had the wanting to smoke desire, and when I did- wow it was like I found my match in heaven. its just not healthy, crap in ecigs tastes poisonous..but that sweet sweet nicotine....

[chunkyloverlovesyou 197]

Oh and post surgery, throw out all your ecig crap, those little monsters will try and temp you

[Elode 8,093]

It can be. Especially if you are a fast eater to begin with. Good luck!

[jenbaby75 283]

Definitely just focus on completely quitting the smoking/vapes. You will be so happy you did.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Most doctors will recommend no sodas/carbonated drinks, so quitting that is a good idea. I also second the practice eating slow. It's much harder than it sounds and even what you may think is slow may not be slow enough.

[samuelsmom 670]

@Jordantaylor You have a wonderful start with your list. You sound motivated and ready for great things!