stacy16 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 any smokers out there? did you quit before surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregNE Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 any smokers out there? did you quit before surgery? I cut back a lot in the week before surgery. I worked down to about 4 cigs a day. I wore the patch, and did not smoke the day before surgery. But, the day after surgery, I was smoking again. Food and smoking are hard to quit at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy16 Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I cut back a lot in the week before surgery. I worked down to about 4 cigs a day. I wore the patch, and did not smoke the day before surgery. But, the day after surgery, I was smoking again. Food and smoking are hard to quit at the same time. You got that right! I was just worried if they new would they postpone? As you can tell I am stressing over everything. You have given me so much good info. Thank you for that! Stacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregNE Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 You got that right! I was just worried if they new would they postpone? As you can tell I am stressing over everything. You have given me so much good info. Thank you for that!Stacy Edited post: No comment. Follow the guidelines you are given. Everyone stresses-it is normal. Relax, and do everything possible to follow the pre-op requirements you are given. Try the patch- it really does help curb your craving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 QUIT at least 2 weeks before surgery - its for your safety! I have seen patients get postponed because of their lung test, its not worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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