SarahBeth1217

I quit traditional cigarettes a year ago before I had surgery on my sinuses. The only way I was able to do that was by using an electronic cigarette. I was pretty proud of myself for getting rid of all the nasty extras that are in cigarettes. But my sleeve surgeon doesn't see it that way. She said that I had to be off nicotine or she wouldn't do the surgery. So I tapered down to 0mg in my e-cig (I was not a very pleasant person for several days). After my surgery (7/25/13), I asked my surgeon how long I had to stay off nicotine. She lectured me and said I should stay off. But I'm stubborn and I like my nicotine. She said it hinders healing, so I should wait until everything is all healed up. About 2 weeks. I am eagerly waiting for that time.
For anyone trying to quit smoking, I highly recommend investing in an electronic cigarette. And not the kind you can buy from Walgreens. Here is a picture of mine.
It is the most wonderful thing ever.

I quit traditional cigarettes a year ago before I had surgery on my sinuses. The only way I was able to do that was by using an electronic cigarette. I was pretty proud of myself for getting rid of all the nasty extras that are in cigarettes. But my sleeve surgeon doesn't see it that way. She said that I had to be off nicotine or she wouldn't do the surgery. So I tapered down to 0mg in my e-cig (I was not a very pleasant person for several days). After my surgery (7/25/13), I asked my surgeon how long I had to stay off nicotine. She lectured me and said I should stay off. But I'm stubborn and I like my nicotine. She said it hinders healing, so I should wait until everything is all healed up. About 2 weeks. I am eagerly waiting for that time.
For anyone trying to quit smoking, I highly recommend investing in an electronic cigarette. And not the kind you can buy from Walgreens. Here is a picture of mine.
It is the most wonderful thing ever.

I drink Coke Zero. Through a straw.

Thank you everyone for your helpful opinions! I decided to go with my gut feeling and not go. I just felt like way too many things could go wrong if I went. It breaks my heart not to go, but I'm such an emotional wreck right now they are probably better off without me there. There would have been a very good chance that I would have a meltdown. Several of you suggested that I retreat to my hotel room if I felt overwhelmed. That actually helped me to make my decision. My family rented a cabin, so there probably wouldn't be anywhere I could retreat to. :-P
Thank y'all again for all your support. I feel so much better now that I have made a decision and hopefully that will help me to heal faster!

Thank you everyone for your helpful opinions! I decided to go with my gut feeling and not go. I just felt like way too many things could go wrong if I went. It breaks my heart not to go, but I'm such an emotional wreck right now they are probably better off without me there. There would have been a very good chance that I would have a meltdown. Several of you suggested that I retreat to my hotel room if I felt overwhelmed. That actually helped me to make my decision. My family rented a cabin, so there probably wouldn't be anywhere I could retreat to. :-P
Thank y'all again for all your support. I feel so much better now that I have made a decision and hopefully that will help me to heal faster!

Um, that is really off target and not cool at all. Because it is a support forum people are using it to get "wait for it" support! It doesn't matter where or not its been asked. If they knew they wouldn't be asking. Some people do not understand how to navigate forums or do a search. Some people as said above need one on one interaction. Nothing wrong with that. If you have already been there and done that move on, scroll on down to the first obscure never before seen topic (good luck with that one). Speaking of redundant if I'm not mistaken I've seen post extremely similar to this OP many many times so..........

I don't mind your rant. Heck, I rant a lot in this here trailer court that my double-wide sits on.
I don't mind answering the same questions a multitude of times. It is a challenge for me to answer in a different way, use some humor, and be nice at the same time. Maybe that's why I am #3 in reputation points out of over 65,000 members.
Or it could be because of my stunning face...or the payoff...not sure..

I agree SarahBeth. If one doesn't like the repeat posts, don't read 'em. Last time I checked, my scroll function worked just fine. That's how I get past the ones I don't want/need to read. This forum is made up of all types - just like the real world!

JustinNC congrats on losing 112 lbs!!!!
Terrific!!!
i am 19 month post op - at goal
I "respectively" disagree with your post
sometimes - it does get tiring hearing all the "redundant" questions concerning stalls, bowel movements, vomitting, et al
many people skip over the topic headings of "stall", vomitting, et al
thats ok and understandable
some/many silly people asking "hmmmm, its day two, and i just had 3 slices of pizza, is that ok???"
they know its not ok!!!! "what kindof silly newly sleeved person would do such a thing???
People can/and should search certain words/problems
but - i think they need/want someone to talk to, reassuring they will be ok
they can't "hear" a book - or the search area
sure its crazy that they ate that pizza, they are aware of that, NEWBIES are people too!!!!
the mistake is done and over with - they just want to hear from others they "still will live"
there are people that might "yell" in essence saying how stupid are you???
what good does that do????
BUT...............
I remember when i was a newbie
i was thankful that these questions were being asked and answered!!!!
to many OP (me included) you/I appreciate a direct response to my own personal question
you feel like someone is in the next room - being concerned/talking to you - trying to help you/me
we are here to support each other
thats the name of the game
but i sometimes feel like "we/me are paying it forward" - helping other newbies et al - "they" were there when i needed them
to all newbies and OP
go ahead - ask your questions!!!!
we're here for you, regardless............
but..........please don't eat that pizza yet
kathy

Ha ha. I learned the hard way too! But at least I finally pooped!

Ha ha. I learned the hard way too! But at least I finally pooped!

I was sleeved on the 25th. Just started regular liquids today.
Is anyone else having a hard time telling the difference between gas and feeling hungry?

My goal is to just be able to buy a normal bra in a store!!