GSleeve822 394 Posted March 15, 2016 I quit smoking yesterday, as dr. garcia said I needed to 2 weeks before surgery. quitting has actually made me feel more capable of following through with the rest of the "rules" I will need to follow through on after surgery.. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,713 Posted March 15, 2016 Awesome! It's very very important to quit smoking for any surgery, as nicotine and reduced oxygen supply both adversely affect wound healing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrockermom 8 Posted March 15, 2016 Me too!! My dr requires smoke free for 3 months! This is what I need to help me quit Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rking 484 Posted March 15, 2016 HELL TO THE YEAH!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSleeve822 394 Posted March 15, 2016 Me too!! My dr requires smoke free for 3 months! This is what I need to help me quit Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App I have to tell you.. it's not as bad as I was anticipating.the world hasn't ended. I am uncomfortable but I am going to survive! The surgery being the motivator I think has made it easier.. good luck! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,713 Posted March 16, 2016 And hey, at least you won't have to worry about gaining weight after quitting like a lot of women do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinkle Toes 29 Posted March 16, 2016 Congrats!! Today is my quit day. ..I've had a few rough moments, but I made it through Day 1!! Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missvee 28 Posted March 16, 2016 My husband and I were both smokers, he had a tonsillectomy on the 8th last week and we both stopped cold turkey. Congrats to us all! Let's keep it up! We are makin a change for a healthier new us might as well not half a** it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StacyTay 3 Posted April 12, 2016 Yesterday was my quit day too.. Thought I was going to die a couple of times but I survived.. Congratulations to everyone on here for being smoke free!! Here is our chance at a new life! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrz.mott 42 Posted April 12, 2016 I decided to quit one month prior to my consultation. Doing it early really helped me. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotgun72000 30 Posted May 30, 2016 My surgeon requires one month, so tomorrow is my quit day. I got the okay of using gum or Patches. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennmonterrozo 139 Posted May 30, 2016 Congrats!! I quit about 8 years ago when I had breast reduction surgery. I had to use Chantix because my surgeon said NO nicotine at all...not even Patches or gum. Haven't smoked since. One of the best things I've ever done. I still have moments, 8 years later, where I think about smoking but the smell turns me off totally plus when I was quitting the last one I smoked made me SUPER sick and I never want to feel like that again! Best wishes to you!! You can totally do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elsa802 10 Posted May 30, 2016 Congrats!!!! Quitting smoking was my first step to the sleeve surgery. I'm 8 months smoke free now and had my surgery 5/24. Best 2 things I could have done for myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted May 30, 2016 Really happy for all of you who've quit smoking. Such a good thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 30, 2016 I quit smoking yesterday GSleeve822 warning, warning non- smoker in the room i quit smoking before i started i was a smart big/little baby i was in my high chair one day my parents were smoking away stink stink i said to myself, while i was coughing... gurgle gurgle gurgle no smoking for me!!! quitting smoking must be very hard to do hats off to all to alll people who are no longer smoking kudos to others on their way to stopping smoking you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life you are alllll aces!! good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites