Did anyone battle quiting smoking before surgery? Do you have any tips for me?I have been smoking most of my life,I quit with all 3 of my kids but, allways started back.I know I have the will power to quit,but I'm scared I wont be able to stay that way.Any tips would be extremely appreciated.

Hello,

I am actually 9 days smoke free!! Never thought in this world I could do it.. I'm young being 23 but I've been smoking a pack a day since I was 16. I'm on chantix. couldn't of done it with out it. I smoked for the first 8 days on it, then on the 9th day I woke up and decided I just wasn't going to smoke.. The first three days were pretty rough, had bad headaches, but since then, I'm fine. I crave them now just emotionally I guess you would say, but not physically. You should really check into chantix. it's great.

Thanks for the tip.I will look into it and see if my doc will give it to me.Congrats on being smoke free keep up the good work.

I read a book called "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" by Allan Carr - as soon as I put the book down, I haven't touched another smoke. I didn't believe my friend at first when she told me that she quit by the end of the book - now it's been 3 yrs for her. I'm 2 days out and have no craving what so ever. I don't miss it at all!!

Well, I also had no real problems quitting before surgery because i REALLY wanted to have the surgery done and my doctor takes your blood the day before to make sure that you haven't been smoking. Anyways, about 6 months after surgery I started again......uhhh I know right! So I also bought the book mentioned in the post above but haven't gotten around to reading it. I did however, start on Wellbutrin (antidepressant) that I had taken in 06 to stop smoking. It really helps because after a few days of being on it, it changes the way it tastes ALOT! Great side effect is weight loss:) I would look into Chantix and Wellbutrin to see which one might be helpful for you! Best of luck!

Patients who are scheming to have lap band surgery are inquired to stop smoking six to eight weeks before surgery. Patients who do not smoke have less difficulties and it takes not less than a month for the lungs to recover. Smoking damages the lungs which raises the possibility of surgical difficulties. Quitting smoking is powerfully recommended.