..four more days before surgery!!!

Hi Everyone, I've been hooked on this site and doing alot of research for my upcoming RNY.... I am looking forward to a new me!!!...health wise of course Any smokers or should I say x-smokers.....prior to post op? I have quit smoking....its been a challenge.....I welcome any input or feedback on your experience!! g.

I quit smoking a month before my first doctor's appointment for Lapband surgery. I knew I had to quit to be eligible, so I did, cold turkey. It was REALLY hard, especially since my daughter and her husband smoke, and I visit her 4 or 5 times a week (she lives 3 miles away). It's been 8 months, and I don't "crave" smoking anymore, but honestly, I do still miss it. But, I'm doing this surgery for my health and my future, so no more smokes. I kept a pack at home...I was afraid I would break down and go out and buy a pack, and then (of course) I would have to smoke them, but since I already had a pack here, I could just look at them and say, "Nah, it's not worth it". Besides, my doc threatened to take a random blood sample to make sure I wasn't cheating. It's tough, but what are you gonna do? Best of luck to you on your quickly arriving surgery! Judith

Not a smoker, but I wanted to say good luck!! Let us know how it goes. Tracey

Hi there, I was a smoker...I quit the first of Aug. I knew I had to in order to have my surgery (Tue. Nov 13th is my big day) I used Chantix and it really worked! I also chewed gum. It was only a struggle mind wise for me....other than that all was ok. Good luck on your upcoming surgery...keep the faith! Sherry-

Well the big day is coming up fast......lots to do around the house...however the biggest thing is I am going to see Stevie Wonder tonight in Toronto.....yeah!!!!..that will certainly keep my mind off "things"... Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!! g.

Best of luck! Shele

Hello and best of luck TAKE CARE AND GL ON THE REST OF YOUR jOURNEY CATHY