QUESTION...PLEASE HELP

I JUST WANTED TO KNOW DID ANYONE NOT STOP SMOKIN THE REQUIRED SIX WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY AND STILL HAD THEIR SCHEDULED SURGERY??? DID ANYONE HAVE A DOCTOR WHO DIDN'T REQUIRE YOU TO STOP SMOKING PRIOR TO SURGERY?

I am not a smoker, but every single place I researched listed that you must stop smoking as a mandatory thing before surgery. Do you have access to a center that has a smoking program that can help you be smoke free before sugery?

i have actually stopped. i stopped three days ago. i dont really miss it. i was just asking around but thanx

I had to quit smoking 4 weeks before and I did. I did start smoking 3 weeks after though. I need some vice in my life....

oh ok. well i smoked yesterday and i have to say it wasnt very pleasant!

I also am not a smoker, but I was told it's crucial to quit for a few reasons. a) blood lots can kill you and smoking greatly increases your risk, and b) it sucks after surgery giving up food. Imagine being in the hospital, in pain, nauseous, and having cigarette withdrawels all at once. I know people who cheated and quit the day of surgery, and deeply regretted it afterwards. You need to give your body time to heal from quitting one thing before you quit another (ie your poor eating habits). The best of luck to you with both! You'll be a MUCH healthier person from your good decisions

t hanx

hey ... we'll im scheudled for sugery april 3 my doctor told me to quit six weeks ahead if i dont i can get a blood clot to my lung and die . . eh doesent sugar coat any thing he keeps it real and foward.. hey i have pictures but i dont know how to load them i read direstions i still cant do it... we'll 21 f nj