Question:
Can I smoke a cigar every now and than?

I can live without all other vices in my life, but will I be able to smoke a cigar or my pipes ever again? I don't miss the Guiness Stout, But I sure miss my maduro churchill's!    — Terry P. (posted on February 17, 2002)

February 17, 2002
I don't know of any reason related to WLS that you would not be able to smoke a cigar. I don't see that it would affect your weight loss, or the size of your stomach, etc.
   — garw

February 17, 2002
I don't see why you couldn't?! I smoke cigarettes! Although, I think they give me heartburn sometimes! (Wierd I know!) Best of Luck!
   — Amy E.

February 17, 2002
I would say on very rare occasions. Smoking cigarettes can increase the chance of getting a blood clot. And if that's cigarettes, I can imagine a cigar is the same. Especially since smoking 1 cigar is the equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes. You will be surprised at what kind of cravings you will have post-op.
   — tmrivas

February 18, 2002
I guess as my Father died of lung cancer, and I am a severe Asthmatic, I see this in a little different light than most, but this is my question to you...Why would anyone go through all of the pain of WLS to get healthy, then continue to smoke? I am NOT preaching to you, I am truly curious. Is it because the cravings are too much? PLEASE do not mistake this message as being sarcastic or hateful. I am just curious as I have seen tobacco related questions on here before, and have wondered about this. =)
   — ScatCat

February 18, 2002
Being a mother of 4 kids, and having a somewhat stressful homelife on top of that, I occasionally have a smoke here and there. Having one cigar will not kill you nor affect your weight loss. Everyday, yes, it'll kill you, lung cancer and such, but as for WLS, smoking has no affect on weight loss, that I'm aware of.
   — [Anonymous]