Question:
anyone use Dr Osvaldo Anez and smoked. what are his guidelines for smoking.

   — Tanya W. (posted on October 11, 2003)

October 11, 2003
You can call his office and ask. That's what I did with mine :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 11, 2003
He's not my doctor.. but I'm going to hope that any doctor's guidelines for smoking are DON'T .... sorry.. if you're going to have this surgery and get healthy, might as well go all the way... when changing habits... you could change a few more. Good luck.
   — Lisa C.

October 11, 2003
I have Dr. Anez and honestly his staff didnt ask. but you will want to atleast quit the month of your pre-op tests if not permanently. He requires various tests such as an endoscopy and pulminary function all of which show the affects of smoking. also you dont to be hacking up a lung in the hospital, the incision is painful. good luck! he is the most wonderful surgeon out there! -Kym 3 weeks post -27lbs!!
   — Kymberly H.

October 11, 2003
I have Dr. Anez and honestly his staff didnt ask. but you will want to atleast quit the month of your pre-op tests if not permanently. He requires various tests such as an endoscopy and pulminary function all of which show the affects of smoking. also you dont to be hacking up a lung in the hospital, the incision is painful. good luck! he is the most wonderful surgeon out there! -Kym 3 weeks post -27lbs!!
   — Kymberly H.

October 11, 2003
Tanya, I had Dr. Anez and my hospital buddy had him too. I'm not a smoker but she was. She had a hard time using the spirometer after the surgery and had to take breathing treatments. I'd say you should quit now just because the healthier you are going in will help with your recovery.
   — Morna B.