Smoking

[JudeaJordon 25]

I smoke about 3 smoke a day and I told my doctor but he didn't say that I had to stop, is anyone else the same and if not how long did you quite prior to surgery, please no arrogant people!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'll try not to sound arrogant.

My surgeon refuses to operate on anyone who doesn't quit smoking (or dipping or whatever) and committing to remaining smoke free.

I don't know how long before surgery is required, but he does require a nicotine test prior to surgery.

Good luck with quitting. My hurdle was quitting caffeine and carbonation. I can't even imagine how hard it would be to quit nicotine.

[GreenEyes604 753]

I don't smoke but I do know that my surgeon would not operate on anyone that had smoked 6 months prior to surgery. She also required a nicotine and blood test just prior to surgery. She told me that she has actually refused to do surgery on a couple of her patients the day of surgery because they tested positive.

I would definitely be sure to discuss this with your surgeon. I'm sure you wouldn't want to find out that they wouldn't operate the day of your surgery. I can't even imagine what that would be like.

Best of luck to you along this journey!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

ask if he is ok with vaping. tobeacco is hard on the stomach and delays healing, i quit chewing and smoking tobacco three years ago with the vape.

[Dub 9,922]

My surgeon will not work with candidates that injest nicotine from any source.

[Leesa926 72]

Mine says 6 weeks smoke free and I'm working on quitting now....it's tough!

[amymina 4]

I personally do not smoke, but my surgeon will not operate on anyone that smokes, he does a nicotine test, and if u do not pass it, he will cancel your surgery. He is not trying to be cruel, but it can be a problem if you still smoke with healing after the surgery especially.

[BeeHealthy2016 26]

I smoked 5 packs a week until a week ago. It is a requirement with my surgeon. I got Patches and a Nicotrol inhaler to help, but I haven't used any of the patches and I hardly use the Nicotrol. It's not easy. Being on the phone and driving are the hardest for me, but today is Day 8 for me as a non-smoker. The whole idea of having WLS was to be healthier, so quitting seemed like a natural step in the process. I have only gained a pound. I gave myself a little leeway on the food this past week. My surgeon said since I'm pre-op AND quitting smoking, he'd just be happy if I didn't gain weight, but I'm still down a few pounds with about 80-90 days before surgery. I have already set up a weekly automatic withdrawal from my checking into savings that equals what I spent on cigarettes. That extra $$$ will add up quickly and I'm really stoked about it! Find a motivation that will keep you inspired, consider nicotine replacement, and good luck to you. You can do it!

[Babbs 14,681]

Define "arrogant"?

People who tell you that smoking hinders healing? Or people who wonder why you would have this surgery to become healthier, yet continue to do something that is obviously unhealthy?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations, @@BeeHealthy2016 on taking such a big step to be healthy. That has got to be hard. I am rooting for you

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[JudeaJordon 25]

Define "arrogant"?

People who tell you that smoking hinders healing? Or people who wonder why you would have this surgery to become healthier, yet continue to do something that is obviously unhealthy?

Lol you!!!!

[kradtke5 19]

I smoked for 10 years and quit cold turkey a few months before surgery. The more you smoke, the more issues you will have after or even during surgery. The fact that you think it's okay to keep smoking, while having a surgery to make you healthy is foolish.

[JudeaJordon 25]

I smoked for 10 years and quit cold turkey a few months before surgery. The more you smoke, the more issues you will have after or even during surgery. The fact that you think it's okay to keep smoking, while having a surgery to make you healthy is foolish.

Excuse me who said I think it's ok my doctor didn't say I had to quite but I'm planning to before surgery was asking others how long did they quite before there surgery, why even comment if your going to be sour don't need it!

[kradtke5 19]

You clearly made it seem like you were going to continue smoking because your doctor didn't state it was an issue. And I'm not "hating" or being sour, I'm just giving it to you straight.

[JudeaJordon 25]

Oh clearly did I! Well keep your straightness to to yourself!