smoking cigars?

[zackly 13]

I'm two weeks out from bypass surgery. I enjoy cigars and smoked right up until the night before surgery then started a week later with no apparent ill effects. They were a needed big distraction during the last two days on the clear liquid, virtually no calorie pre-op diet.

[gpmed 623]

Are you asking a question?

[toasty 371]

Are you asking whether you should smoke cigars after surgery?

No.

What would your surgeon say?

No.

What would your NUT say?

No.

[Dar200 285]

I'm not sure how to put this so I will just directly quote my bariatric surgeon. He said, "there are 3 ways that you might have problems with the surgery - (1) smoking, (2) smoking, and (3) smoking."

[Cervidae 2,389]

It's really, really unsafe to be smoking after bariatric surgery. The risk of getting bleeding ulcers is greatly increased if you smoke. I can't tell exactly what you're asking here but I'll echo what the others have said: NO.

Why ruin your progress or severely harm yourself just for a smoking habit?

Wishing you health and safety.

[zackly 13]

No I am pointing out that although I can no longer get satisfaction from gluttony, I am getting pleasure smoking cigars. Don't confuse cigar smoking with cigarette smoking which is very unhealthy and dangerous. Cigar smoking is much less so because you don't inhale.

Are you asking a question?

Edited September 3, 2015 by zackly

[canes2015 23]

Get a healthier habit! Don't risk your surgery with possible complications...

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

No I am pointing out that although I can no longer get satisfaction from gluttony, I am getting pleasure smoking cigars. Don't confuse cigar smoking with cigarette smoking which is very unhealthy and dangerous. Cigar smoking is much less so because you don't inhale.

Are you asking a question?

My dad smoked cigars when I was growing up and used to say the same thing. My response to him was, "yes, but we do." Meaning the wife, four kids, and a dog who had to inhale his second-hand smoke. Even if you don't inhale, you too are breathing second-hand smoke.

My surgeon refuses to operate on anyone who is not committed to staying smoke free before and after surgery.

Let's just say I am surprised by your cavalier attitude. For me, getting sleeved was a matter of life and death.

If this is an addiction for you, I urge you to seek professional help.

You have got to find healthy alternatives to food, as well as unhealthy habits.

Best of luck.

[B-52 7,113]

I used to smoke cigarettes, 2 packs a day for over 30 years.....

Along with a lit of things, I quit for good.

I am now a cigar aficionado.

Yes, I smoke cigars, drink coffee, double espressos, consume alcohol, enjoy ice cream and other delights,

At 63 soon to be 64, I am enjoying life more now than I ever have. I can now appreciate the things life offers, rather than being a glutton and sitting on the sidelines as a spectator.

Of course, listen to your Dr. and gauge your results/successes against your new lifestyle.

[zackly 13]

I like your attitude! I think a lot of people lump cigarette smoking and cigar smoking together. One is dangerous habit and while the other is rather benign. I belong to a social club and smoke cigars with several medical professionals. None smoke cigarettes. I look forward to the day when I can have a drink too. Life is to be enjoyed.

I used to smoke cigarettes, 2 packs a day for over 30 years.....
Along with a lit of things, I quit for good.
I am now a cigar aficionado.
Yes, I smoke cigars, drink coffee, double espressos, consume alcohol, enjoy ice cream and other delights,
At 63 soon to be 64, I am enjoying life more now than I ever have. I can now appreciate the things life offers, rather than being a glutton and sitting on the sidelines as a spectator.

Of course, listen to your Dr. and gauge your results/successes against your new lifestyle.

[Dub 9,922]

My Grandfather died from smoking related cancer.

He never inhaled, either.

Do what you think is wise, OP. I personally think it's not a pleasure I'll ever endulge in again. I'm dumb but I'm not stupid.

[grey74 1]

there truly is no safe way to smoke tobacco products. people forget just because you dont inhale the smoke doesnt mean the toxic bounty isnt being absorbed through the mucous membranes. there are other types of cancer people get from smoking besides lung cancer. you are just as likely to suffer ulcers from smoking a cigar as you are a cigarette. dont believe me ask your doctor

[CausticMOVPER 11]

You can safely smoke 2 cigars a day and not have ANY increased risk for cancer than a non smoker.

https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/fda-study-cancer-risks-nearly-nil-for-1-2-cigars-per-day

Long ashes my friends

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

No I am pointing out that although I can no longer get satisfaction from gluttony, I am getting pleasure smoking cigars. Don't confuse cigar smoking with cigarette smoking which is very unhealthy and dangerous. Cigar smoking is much less so because you don't inhale.

Are you asking a question?

Tell that to the numerous cigar-smoking patients I've diagnosed with ORAL cancer.

Just saying.

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[CausticMOVPER 11]

Can you say for 100% that the cigars are what caused the cancer?

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