Smoking before surgery

[skirby22 1]

I'm scheduled for surgery September 3rd quit smoking a week ago. Concerned it wasn't soon enough. How long did other people's doctors require they quit before surgery?

[Babbs 14,681]

Mine just urged me to quit, so I did a couple months before. I know some actually do nicotine tests. Do you know if yours does? Because if so, I don't think a week will be enough for the nicotine to get out of your system. If they don't test, then good job on quitting and keep it up! It's such a hard habit to break! Good Luck!

[skirby22 1]

I will be three weeks smoke free by the time my surgery happens. Not sure if he does a nicotine test, I'm just worried about complications.

[dearliza 3]

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My quit day starts tomorrow.. My doctor wants me to be nicotine free for 4 months prior with urine test to prove it!... He will refuse surgery if there is ay nicotine in my system... Im nervous but Im must succeed in quitting smoking if I want to have this surgery!!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@dearliza You can do it! Keep your goal in sight

[judyoz 240]

Three weeks smoke free should not be detectable. You should be fine for surgery physically, but you may cough more than a normal person, post op.