Quit smoking

I am having surgery in 8 days. I am having trouble staying away from cigs. I want one so badly right now. And my hubby smokes. Not helping. Easy access, you know. I know why I need to quit. It is really hard. Corinn 8 days and counting

Just keep it up! I know how it is to quit with a spouse right there just smoking up a storm...mine wouldnt even go outside....keep it up, this surgery is so worth it!! Hugs, Dianna

Thanx for the words of encouragement. At least mine smokes outside, cuz of the kids not me. I am really trying. Corinn

If I can do it, so can you! Done it three times (lol). Honestly, you need to do it.Even though I quit smoking 2 weeks before plastics, I still had gray residue come up from my chest after surgery. It's not fun coughing when you have incisions and cut muscles in the belly. My frind Val (boston val not stalkerval) smoked right upthe hour before pre-op and ended up on a respirator for a week. SO quit!. Dr. Clark made me quit 30 days before surgery. I actually quit 8 weeks before. Still had coughing.

Okay..lets put the fear of God Almighty in you to help ya out a little here...lol The nicotine constricts the little tiny blood vessels that feed your body. if you don't get that icotine OUT of your system then you could potentially have problems with your micro circulation that feeds your new freshly sutured together intestines. You don't want to slowly rot because of poor circulation do you???????? Am I gross or what?...lol I know that is extreme but I have seen it. I had an overflow patient who had a boob job and her newly formed nipple, on what would have been her PERFECT new rack, was rotting off because of the smoking thing. When I would do her dressing changes she discussed with me how she wished she would have just quit the month before like her doc requested. You can do it !!! You have waited forever for this !!!!! I have faith in you !!! Hugs, Dana

You can do it, Corinn....it's so worth it. I'll be praying for ya, and tell hubby to show some respect! Amber

Thanx for the words of encouragement Amber. I know in the long run it is worth it and I will be healthier. Hubby at least goes outside, but he has always done that because of the kids. Corinn