NouraShuman 0 Posted November 7, 2009 Ok so I was approved for the lb but I have some preop testing to complete along with that I am trying to quit smoking which i am starting to think is impossible my nerves are shot everything and everyone is getting on my nerves.... my doc has talked to me about quiting someone at work told me I should so is it important to quit bfore the lb is there anyone here that smoke through the lb process if so how was ... i just want to know it all plezzzz help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlaskaGirl77 0 Posted November 7, 2009 I quit smoking 2 weeks prior to surgery and started again 2 weeks after...I'm an IDIOT! lol..I just couldn't stay away...then after a few months,I kept telling myself "you're gonna get an ulcer from smoking and your putting yourself at even a great risk now"..so i took a smoking sensation class,Chantix and after a week have been smoke free since Sept. 16 this year! I did try to smoke the other day and it was so gross! I have smoked for the past 20 years and Chantix saved my life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ESJ11978 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Noura my doc did not require me to stop smoking. I wanted to anyways and tried, but with that 2 week of hell diet before surgery there was no way. Not only was my food gone but my cigs too (that's what went through my head lol). Needless to say I didn't quit. Surgery went great and all but if you can quit I suggest you do. I heard you heal easier if you don't smoke plus it is better for surgery. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbbeMac 0 Posted November 10, 2009 I finally quit on February 10th of this year. Chantix takes the craving away, and there is an excellent website I found for support during the trying times, called becomeanex.org. They help you keep your sense of humor during the hard parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HapiCat 0 Posted November 11, 2009 I am waiting for my date too and have gone down to 4-5 cigs a day from 2 packs over the past 2 months. I just started taking out a few from a pack at first to make my packs smaller, played the wait a half hour game (upon urge to smoke make yourself wait a 1/2 hour try to distract) I tried the gum but it was to much nicotine for me and I just got a script for nicotrol inhaler. I've used that in the past and quit. I hope you are succesful and get a date soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abby44319 0 Posted November 21, 2009 I am waiting for my date too and have gone down to 4-5 cigs a day from 2 packs over the past 2 months. I just started taking out a few from a pack at first to make my packs smaller, played the wait a half hour game (upon urge to smoke make yourself wait a 1/2 hour try to distract) I tried the gum but it was to much nicotine for me and I just got a script for nicotrol inhaler. I've used that in the past and quit. I hope you are succesful and get a date soon. I am just starting for the secomd time I have struggled with smoking Im going to my second apt Dec1st and I still have not kicked the habit. I am so disappointed. (good luck on ur date) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NouraShuman 0 Posted November 21, 2009 Well my fello friendly peeps I got a date Yah January 7th, Cant wait would have been december 7th butttttt my CR** place they call a job would not give me the time off and all I asked for is 2 days ..... oh well it is what it is ... still excited and the smoking is not going soo good i HAVE NOT MENTION TO THE DOCS OFFICE that i am a smoker but the subject has come up has anyone ever did that just not said anything and kinda went with the flow......I feel like I am struggling sooo much with tryin to eat slower , the smoking, workin out , how do i GET AND STAY MOTIVATED, I feel like I really have noone to turn tooo , nobody knows I am getting this done I want to tell family and friends but what if I fail at it I dont want any" I told you soo's " and one have any advice I would love you till the end of time thanks for reading.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites