Leesa926 72 Posted September 28, 2015 So I have to quit smoking at least 6 weeks before surgery. I am hoping surgery is Dec/Jan so I got a prescription for Chantix which I am planning on starting tomorrow but very nervous. I do want to quit and I want surgery more than I want to smoke so I have that extra incentive but scared to fail. Anyone quit for surgery or planning on it? Just figured I would reach out! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaWilliamsMD 290 Posted September 28, 2015 I don't smoke, but both of my parents do. When Chantix first came out, I was so excited to get them to try it. According to them, the medication takes away the will to want to smoke. They were able to be smoke free for a month though, and then started up again off the medication. It can cause some weird side effects, so be careful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valcatlett4 33 Posted September 29, 2015 I also had to quit for surgery. I started taking the chantix and picked a quit date of a week later. I wanted the surgery more than the cigarettes. I was a 2 pack a day smoker when I quit. I am 9 weeks post op, quitting was the best thing I could have done for myself ! Good luck! You can do it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leesa926 72 Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks! Hoping I have similar success!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
