How soon did people quit smoking before lap band procedure?!

[haley1297 2]

Hello!! I will be getting banded on April 7th and was never told by the PA or anyone at the doctor office I had to quit smoking, luckily I did a little research on smoking and read that you MUST quit smoking before surgery. I quit smoking yesterday 3-13-16 but am nervous. I usually smoke 1-2 cigs a day just after a stressful day of work. On the weekends when I have a few drinks I usually have a few more. I wouldn't consider myself a heavy smoker. Do y'all think I will be ok?? Anyone with similar situation!?!? I also didn't know how soon I had to stop drinking I know when I do my two week pre op, but is it not safe to have a few glasses of wine before that? Thanks!!!!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

You'll be "ok" if you want to be. You are your greatest obstacle. Calm down, park the panic at the curb. If you feel an urge to smoke, drink Water. If you feel an urge, inhale as slowly and deeply as possible, hold to a count of 10, then exhale as slowly and fully as possible. Do it again. Do it whenever. Something about extra oxygen knocks the urge out briefly.

Edited March 15, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[mizzzzzzT 80]

A great tool I have found is a Vapor Stick you can get them everywhere they are about 100 bucks for the whole system depending on which one you choose and it's not anywhere near as harmful as a cigarette. It takes the place of smoking so u don't get the urges

[haley1297 2]

Thanks for the responses! I was just nervous about having enough time between quitting smoking and surgery date. Don't want any complications