regarding clarion bariatric center

can anyone tell me how strict the no smoking policy is going to be i have not been able to totally quit and im about to go to the center will they test me to see if i have really or will they take my word for it im sorry i know this sounds bad but i just cant give them up all the way yet i will very soon but someone tell me have i just cheated myself out of my chance to have this surgery im so upset this has been the only problem i have every thing im ready all except them nasty ciggs.please help anyone who has had their surgery at the clarion bariatric center.

Hi Cimberly...I've heard that several doc's won't even operate on a patient if they haven't quit smoking, because smoking slows down the healing process!!! Don't know anything about how strict the center you are going to will be, best wishes!!! I use to smoke, and it's definitely not the easiest thing to do in the world, but it's like weight loss...if you want it bad enough you'll do what it takes!!! I've been smoke free for 2 years, and I have felt so much better, between the NOT smoking and RNY!!! I wish you the best, and hope everything works out for you!!! Good Luck!!! Shari

i have no idea, i know one doc i was told when i was searching said no smoking for 6 months, and someone else told me they know she is and is ok with it....well,,,,,,, i have since learned this doc is a smoker his self....good luck..one thing what helped me for a minute was.....which did i want the most that smoke or this surgery....i was able to cut down to like 3 smokes a day and did wonderful with my healing...good luck... yeap i am back at smoking...which hey it makes no sense cos we have this surgery for our health

I had the same problem Angie. I quit for 2 months prior to surgery and then 2 weeks out I started again. I am going to go back on the patches and also the Quit Smart program. I have to get rid of this nasty habit. The problem is that I enjoy them even it though it makes absolutely no sense at all. Dr Cacucci jumps my butt everytime I see her. Dan

i had dr huse and he never even mentioned my smoking. i guess be honest and see what they require. i did stop two days preop, and didnt smoke for 3 weeks post op. i had no problems healing or with anesthia. Lora 267/189/?

I don't know about Clarion, but St. Vincent will test you and if it shows up, they will cancel the surgery. I had quit smoking July 19th, 2004...2 months prior to surgery. Best thing I ever did! Now I have the $$ to spend on clothes instead. Sherri