Has anyone here smoked prior to surgery? What are the Risks?

I am sceduled to have surgery on Friday, but because I told the Doctors office I am still smoking they might have to cancell me and my Insurance cancells the August 23. I would really like to know what the dangers are of smoking and surgery. I am 39 I smoke about 2 packs a day and I am having a hard time quitting. Please if anyone can tell me if they have smoked prior to surgery and the amount let me know. I also would like to hear if anyone had complications from smoking and the surgery. Thank you so much, Tammy Brinegar [email protected]

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