Question:
Has anyone else had to quit smoking before surgery? And how long before surgery?
— Supersize (posted on August 26, 2009)
August 26, 2009
I did not smoke but during every meeting, visit, seminar etc. my surgeon
was insistent that you must not smoke. If he knows you are still smoking,
he would not do the surgery. It has something to do with getting ulcers in
your pouch. All surgeons are different though. Hope that helps.
— lisa L.
August 26, 2009
My surgeon demands that every patient quit soking at least 8 weeks before
surgery. I was lucky because I had quit last October.
— KatieAnn
August 26, 2009
I was told I had to be smoke free at minimum 30 days so I quit 4 months ago
but have had other issues to deal with for approval. I went to a
hypnotist....it was a breeze and I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for 20 plus
years. Good luck!
— didim62
August 26, 2009
We had to be quit for 12 weeks. i used chantix. i was shocked how easy it
was quitting. good luck.
— Julzizhr
August 26, 2009
I had to quit 6 weeks before surgury. They did a blood test a week before
surgury and I still had scant amounts of nicotine in my blood, but they
went ahead and did my surgery. I was so scared that I would be turned
down. So if you are asked to quit. Don't cheat! It could delay your date!
— lesleigh07
August 27, 2009
My Dr suggested that it would be a good idea. He never insisted. Concerns
about the surgery and my age, and my smoking, prompted me to say ok enough
is enough. I put them down 4 months ago and haven't looked back. It tough
to do though, good luck.
— bigrigs01
August 27, 2009
I was told 2 months prior to surgery to quit.
— Nina15137
August 27, 2009
At our seminar our Dr. said anyone who smokes,he would not due surgery,so
quit now if you want this surgery,it,s all about getting healthy,and they
check nicotine in blood test,so it,s not worth being dishonest our Dr.
informed us. I quit over three years ago,while researching,gastric
bypass,and I smoked for 32years and it was not easy,but I didn,t want
nothing to stop me from getting this surgery!Hope this helps!!!
— rebecca W.
August 27, 2009
My Dr told me 3 month I had to quit so I did to they checked to see if i
still had it in my blood and I didnt have any had my surgery October 31,07
but have since started smoking am trying to quit again ... Kaye
— angelscentt
August 27, 2009
I do not smoke, but I know my Lap Band doctor will not operate on someone
who smokes. He tells you to quit right away at the first consultation
appointment.
— Krisican2
August 27, 2009
i was told not to smoke for the 2 weeks before surgery. i actually did
pretty well with that but then once i went back to work i NEEDED to smoke.
i was feeling completely crazy and let's face it i do NOT have food to
shove in my mouth when i am stressed.
— greenpunchbuggie
August 27, 2009
I had to quit a minimum of 6 weeks before surgery
— momof3
August 28, 2009
Mind over matter if you don't mind NOT having the surgery then it don't
matter if you quit. BUT if you mind than quit it is for the very best in
the long run.
It's hard no lie but there is so much help now days not to try...GOOD
LUCK!!!
— [Deactivated Member]
August 29, 2009
my surgeon said you ahve to be smoke free for 6 months.and they did a
nicotine test before ever sending off for an approval for my insurance.he
was very strict about it.i did quit.but have smoked a few a day since i was
aweek out.i am 4 1/2 weeks out now but they kind of taste diff so i will
prob just give them up for good.i was doing so good too.best wishes!
— carolyn1970
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