Very worried...

[Taylertot 0]

The lap-band process has been extremely fast for me. I considered getting one and two days later I had a consultation.

I smoked for maybe 4 months for whatever stupid reason, and as soon as I found out about meeting the doctor I quit immediately. But now my surgery is scheduled for August 28th, and I'm getting blood work done on the 11th...I was unaware that they would be doing a nicotine test. Its only been a few days that I've not been smoking and now I'm starting to panic.

I have no intention of smoking ever again, I was never addicted and it was no problem for me to stop. But I'm extremely anxious that this could interfere with a timely surgery. Any experiences or suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

[riley4183 0]

My provider does a urine test for nicotine, and says that it lasts 3 days in the urine. I had no idea that there even was a blood test! It is not likely that it lasts much longer than 3 days, tho. So if it comes back positive, simply ask for them to test it again! By then you should be clear!

I hope you really have quit and don'thave any problems with it - you are on the way to a whole new healthy you! (I quit 4 years ago after 10 years of a pack+ a day) I would be more worried about having all of that garbage out of your system before surgery, as it SO interfers with healing - and you don't need that!

Good luck! It'll all come out fine . . . . but fast!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Tell your doctor exactly what you told us; let him make the call. At the worst he'll delay surgery a little, and that will be for your health.