Question:
What if you do not pass the test for the lung capicity?

I am scheduled for surgery the 25th of January. I just found out that I have to have a lung test done. I quit smoking after 30 years 5 months ago and I know my lungs is not in the best of shape. If I do not pass the test does this mean they will not do surgery?    — Deb S. (posted on January 5, 2005)

January 5, 2005
hi im debbie too and i smoked for 13 years and quit a week before surgery i also had the lung test done and passed the respitory therapist said i had great lungs considering i was a smoker. I remained smoke free for a week post op too and well ashamed to say i am smoking again. During the nere two weeks i wasnt smoking I could tell the difference BIG TIME. Now i got that smokers cough and everything else back with it. That being said i think after 5 months youll do amazing with it. I wouldnt worry one lil bit. By the way congratulations on quitting and your new life thats about to start
   — deborahdgale

January 5, 2005
Hi, I don't know that there is a pass/fail on the resportory (sp) unless you've got really horrible lungs. I was a smoker for 25 years I quit in 99 has WLS in 03. I have asthma and COPD. I think this test if just to find out how your lungs are so they are prepared for any problems. Good Luck Nutpicker
   — Nut Picker