Segulah613 56 Posted October 21, 2015 I've been a smoker for over 25years. I knew I had to quit to have this surgery. I tried vaping (made me want a real cigarette) patches(made me itch) also Chantix (horrible side effects).. Eventually Wellbutrin is what worked for me! I never imagined myself ever saying "I'm a non-smoker" but I am!! It was a 3month fight and I gained 15lbs however I did it! I say anything is better than smoking. Each person is different as is Each surgeon is different.. Mine has Zero tolerance. If tested positive for nicotine day of... He won't do the surgery! As of today I've been smoke free for about 3 1/2 months I have no cravings, plus reading information on the benefits of quitting were definitely a motivation! Love reading on others success. Congrats to all who have quit!! Even the vapors, that's Still quitting in my book!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites