Lunabugg20 6 Posted January 4, 2017 I had my pre op appointment today and they drew blood, and asked for a urine sample. I quit smoking awhile ago, but, for new yrs, I had a celebratory smoke... now, I can't stop freaking out!! R they gonna send me home the day of my surgery bc there is nicotine in my system? I've been working so hard! How could I b so careless?! Please, no bashing. I know I screwed up. Thanks Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kati1989 5 Posted January 4, 2017 I was tested for nicotine and they said if I failed surgery would be pushed back 3 months Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Army's girl 4 Posted January 4, 2017 Lunabugg20 don't beat yourself up, that leads to guilty feelings which may lead to binging & gaining weight is a reason to cancel surgery because it shows no change in eating habit. People probably don't realize that if we don't change our eating habits (type of food) we can & WILL gain weight even after surgery. But anyway, if it was one time I wouldn't worry but I wouldn't disclose it either Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happyaslarry 42 Posted January 4, 2017 You'll be fine mate. Dont stress! A friend of mine only quit 24hrs prior surgery. Dont beat yourself up. Xx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkyMunkyBrat 205 Posted January 4, 2017 "How long does nicotine stay in your blood? Nicotine is usually detectable in a blood test for 1-3 days after the consumption of a tobacco product.* However, the length of time that nicotine stays in your system may vary based on how much or how often you smoke, and may also be affected by your age and general health. In addition, sometimes cotinine levels are used to determine nicotine’s presence in the body. Cotinine is what nicotine becomes when it is metabolized in the body. If this is the case, it can take 1-10 days." ... There..googled it.. Now.. Don't do it again! I quit last February and haven't smoked since.. And won't because when I lose all this weight I'm going to want skin surgery! .. Stay strong! *hugz* Munky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alycecrose 23 Posted January 4, 2017 Drink lots of Water and sweat it out! Sent from my SM-G386T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanj84 8 Posted January 18, 2017 Did you pass? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann454 1,329 Posted March 3, 2017 I had my pre op appointment today and they drew blood, and asked for a urine sample. I quit smoking awhile ago, but, for new yrs, I had a celebratory smoke... now, I can't stop freaking out!! R they gonna send me home the day of my surgery bc there is nicotine in my system? I've been working so hard! How could I b so careless?! Please, no bashing. I know I screwed up. Thanks Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App Did you pass or was surgery delayed? Don't leave us hanging Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatientEleventyBillion 851 Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Joann454 said: Did you pass or was surgery delayed? Don't leave us hanging Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That poster typed this on the 19th: On 2/19/2017 at 8:27 PM, Lunabugg20 said: Pre op liquid diet for 10 days Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App So probably in the hospital or just been discharged, perhaps. Edited March 3, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites