Question:
Did anyone dip tobacco the day of sugery. If not can you dip and how low after surger

   — Gary C. (posted on February 3, 2003)

February 3, 2003
It's probably best to check with your doctor...I had to quit smoking prior to my surgery. I know that you wouldn't have the respiratory complications from dipping, my concern would be that the nicotine may increase your heart rate, blood pressure and effect blood flow. Best to check with the surgeon!
   — Linda 1.

February 3, 2003
I'd check with the surgeon. And I'd be concerned about the nicotine trickling into the stomach and irritating it pre-op and/or post-op. Good luck with it.
   — Diane M.

February 3, 2003
I know that smoking and/or drinking can cause ulcers post-op b/c it can irritate our small tummy. Idid both post-op for a short period of time and developed a marginal ulcer. Could be a coincidence, could just be from WLS alone, could be from taking too much medicine, who knows. Either way, I'd be careful, I know it's extremely hard to quit, but it can irritate your stomach.
   — Lezlie Y.

February 6, 2003
What a great time to stop dipping! Painkillers and three days of abstinence will work wonders!! Why lose the weight and still work towards mouth and throat cancer?!?
   — Scarlett A.