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Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
I'm already on Chantix. I've been able to cut way back to 1-2 a day, but not totaly quit. This morning DH informed me that he had quit as of bedtime last night. I had one on the way to work, but none since. I have 2 left. I think once I get home tonight, I'm back on the wagon.
Topic: RE: FINALLY! A SURGERY DATE!***
Heather, congrats on your spooky surgery date! 
The goblins are gonna love you!
The goblins are gonna love you!
Vicki 
DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.
Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.
Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
OHSU does ask that smokers stop smoking prior to surgery, but it does not seem like a requirement. Patients, staff, and faculty are not allowed to smoke anywhere on the OHSU campus.
Better to quit smoking NOW if you want to have WLS. Smoking can cause post-anesthesia complications that may require a stay in the SICU. If you resume smoking at any time after surgery, then it may cause ulcers in your new pouch or stomach.
My mom smoked 3-5 packs a day for more than 40 years before she quit cold turkey. It was too late for her, as she died a year later. But many of her close friends quit smoking cold turkey because of her and most of them are still alive more than 20 years later.
If my mom and her friends can quit smoking cold turkey, then so can you.
Better to quit smoking NOW if you want to have WLS. Smoking can cause post-anesthesia complications that may require a stay in the SICU. If you resume smoking at any time after surgery, then it may cause ulcers in your new pouch or stomach.
My mom smoked 3-5 packs a day for more than 40 years before she quit cold turkey. It was too late for her, as she died a year later. But many of her close friends quit smoking cold turkey because of her and most of them are still alive more than 20 years later.
If my mom and her friends can quit smoking cold turkey, then so can you.
Vicki
DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.
Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.
Topic: Going Fast - $10.00 ticket special for LA Event!
Hey Everyone,
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Take care,
Kathy
It will be here before you know it
Halloween and the LA Event... Come join us and we have 7, $10.00 code specials left. When buying your tickets for the LA Event use the code of "movetolose" and get your tickets for just $10.00.We are also featuring a Grads Break out session where we can discuss anything and everything. The panel will feature Charlie, Melting Mama, EggFace, Sarah and many more....
email me at [email protected] to reserve your seat as seating is limited. Can't wait to see you all there
Take care,
Kathy
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Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
Patty - as I'm sure you know, the longer you are smoke free before surgery the better. Have you tried Chantix? I've heard it's been a tremendous help for many people. I quit cold turkey in 2001 (right after I came home from Italy) and have been smoke free ever since. I admit there are days when I pass someone smoking a particularly fresh cigarette and it smells so good, but then most of the time, someone who has just smoked walks by me and I want to gag! 
I wish you the very best in trying to give them up. As you know, it will be the best thing for you!
Blessings!
Linda
I wish you the very best in trying to give them up. As you know, it will be the best thing for you!Blessings!
Linda
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
Topic: RE: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
OHSU does not have a no-smoking requirement. I was in the same boat and when I asked, it bascially comes down to you taking responsibilty for your own health.
You most likely already know the complications that can arrise from smoking while having a major surgery (I know I do) including the horrible throat issues after the tube, the headaches, the complications in healing slower because of the restritcted blood flow and so on and so forth. I've been stopped now for 2 weeks and going strong. I keep telling myself this one HAS to be forever, not just a temp stop. It's not been easy but it's been do able.
Best of luck to you,
Beth
You most likely already know the complications that can arrise from smoking while having a major surgery (I know I do) including the horrible throat issues after the tube, the headaches, the complications in healing slower because of the restritcted blood flow and so on and so forth. I've been stopped now for 2 weeks and going strong. I keep telling myself this one HAS to be forever, not just a temp stop. It's not been easy but it's been do able.
Best of luck to you,
Beth
Topic: RE: FINALLY! A SURGERY DATE!***
WOOHOO!
My surgery is also on Halloween but I'm going to be at OHSU.
Grats on your dtae!
My surgery is also on Halloween but I'm going to be at OHSU.
Grats on your dtae!
Topic: Length of pre-op non-smoking period?
OK, I know this is a stupid question, that once I quit I quit forever, this should make no diff but I'm struggling.
One of the major barriers to surgery for me is my challenge of quitting smoking. I've done it before with non-smoking periods of 6 years and 3 years. I do truly believe that after surgery I won't want to resume. But the Legacy requirement ot be smoke-free for 6 months is a real barrier. I've quit for up to 3 months in the last year and a half, no longer.
Anyway, long story short, what is the OHSU requirement? I have to go to a COE, and would prefer not to travel to Coos Bay.
One of the major barriers to surgery for me is my challenge of quitting smoking. I've done it before with non-smoking periods of 6 years and 3 years. I do truly believe that after surgery I won't want to resume. But the Legacy requirement ot be smoke-free for 6 months is a real barrier. I've quit for up to 3 months in the last year and a half, no longer.
Anyway, long story short, what is the OHSU requirement? I have to go to a COE, and would prefer not to travel to Coos Bay.
Topic: RE: Where are you.....Shelbysmother?
It was so good to see you last night at the Salem support group (Bost or Boost). I am so excited for you and your surgery date this month. Yahoo!!!!!!!!!
Take care,
Vicki
Take care,
Vicki
Shelbysmother
Topic: RE: Where are you.....Shelbysmother?
Hey Merit,
Sorry, I haven't been on the boards that much lately. I'm finally doing some of the things I have been putting off for ages, now that I have energy. Yea!!!!!! Rearranging my kitchen cabinets so we can paint them, painting furniture, etc. Before, I couldn't do any of those things without getting so tired after the first 5 minutes or my knees killing me. I finally updated my profile a couple of days ago.
How are you doing? I know it has been about 6 months now for you, so you must be going outstanding. Are you able to eat a variety of foods now? How is your energy level?
Only the very, very best for you,
Vicki
Sorry, I haven't been on the boards that much lately. I'm finally doing some of the things I have been putting off for ages, now that I have energy. Yea!!!!!! Rearranging my kitchen cabinets so we can paint them, painting furniture, etc. Before, I couldn't do any of those things without getting so tired after the first 5 minutes or my knees killing me. I finally updated my profile a couple of days ago.
How are you doing? I know it has been about 6 months now for you, so you must be going outstanding. Are you able to eat a variety of foods now? How is your energy level?
Only the very, very best for you,
Vicki
Shelbysmother
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