Question - help needed

Ms Court
on 1/3/09 11:56 am - Remington, VA

Okay first & foremost I know we are not doctors & can't give a professional opinion but I do want to know of anyone's experience. I will also be calling my surgeon's office/nut. on Monday to check with them.

Confession: I am a smoker & have been since before surgery and within 2 months of having surgery. One of my goals for the New Year is to work on my smoking addiction. I am terrified of the weight gain possibility but working on the few pounds I have already gained is also one of my goals so hopefully I will be conteracting the possibility.

I am thinking of taking Chantix. I have heard of others (non surgery people) who have had great luck with it & some who have had a horrible time due to side affects. Anyone who is post WLS used Chantix? What was your experience? Is it safe for our pouches? Thanks for your input.

Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **

Melissa N.
on 1/3/09 1:51 pm - Stafford, VA

Good luck Courtney! I know how hard it is to quit smoking. Bravo to you make this difficult but in the end rewarding decision. I know of one person post op and I have sent you a PM who is takinf Chantix, But, I think it is safe for us to take. Do check with your office though to be on the safe side.

415/375/180/175
highest/surgery day/current/ goal

lysb
on 1/3/09 7:55 pm - Alexandria, VA

Courtney - i have no experience in this area, but wanted to wish you the best of luck in quitting, you CAN do it! lys

Sporty Jill
on 1/3/09 8:29 pm - Norfolk, VA

RNY on 10/12/05

Good for you for taking on this challenge. I am SO proud of you!!!!

I don't really know anything about Chantix, but wanted to wish you lots of support!

Certified Personal Trainer

"I'm tough, ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. if that makes me a bitch, okay." - Madonna
Beginning Weight: 265 Current Weight:143
So I run like a Girl....now keep up!

Lauren B
on 1/3/09 10:46 pm - VA

RNY on 12/10/07

Congrats on taking on this very hard goal for 2009! I have not used Chatix but met a nurse who SWORE it was a best decision she made to quit. I hope that it works for you!

369/175/136
Highest Weight/Goal/Current Weight
233lbs LOST!!
Maintenance going strong!

melanie M.
on 1/4/09 7:37 am - Hopewell, VA

Revision on 12/16/09

I used Chantix Pre-op right before WLS to quit. I never thought I was going to quit I have been smoking religiously for 18yrs. It did work for me and I have been smoke free for 5 months. I will say the side effects are AWFUL!! I didnt think I was gonna get thru it but I did and I say if you can deal with side effects for a bit ... DO IT!! Good Luck I have faith in you

Melanie
309/160/154 surgery/goal/current
Celebrities walk on the Red Carpet cause they are Famous.. I walk on Toilet Paper cause I'm the SHIT!!!

Kitty Kat
on 1/4/09 7:45 pm - Richmond, VA

RNY on 01/29/03

Hey doll,

I am offering my friendship, love, support and prayers to you! :)

Kitty Kat - Lap RNY 29th Jan 03

Blessed Momma to ♥ Kayla & Nora ♥

Sober since 25th Aug 07 www.the-butterfly-chronicles.blogspot.com

Thankful for the easy, grateful for the hard & hopeful for tomorrow.

Tam
on 1/5/09 1:31 am - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

No advice on the Chantix post op...my brother used it and quit after smoking for over 25 years but I wanted to wish you all the luck in the world. I know first hand it is hard. Is hubby trying to quit as well? Steve and I quit the first time by thinking of something we really wanted and then we quit for 30 days, saving the money we were spending. Then we used it for a down payment and then used the money we were spending each month as a payment...motivation! Keep us posted!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

Ms Court
on 1/5/09 6:44 am - Remington, VA

RNY on 11/30/05

I think he is going to be getting there too but not sure yet if he will be doing it at the same time as me. :)

Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **

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