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Tipsynoodle
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I am a smoker, have been for 30 years and sad to say i like smoking.........but - i haven't had a cigarette in 7 days!.......I started off with the patch for 2 days until i developed a rash and swelling on one arm so then i started using snus pouches like my husband is using........it helps with the craving.......but i am trying to cut that down to nothing as well......yes - most hospitals will not operate, (Zero tolerance policy) if u are still smoking and they will perform a test to see if u have been smoking......so don't mess up ur chance for surgery........I don't have a date yet for my surgery but hoping in a month or so.......good luck.....i know its hard....