M so depressed latetly and cant keep anything down. Canstipated anf fluid swelling. Alot going on. I dont want to see anither therapist. So heres my question- ca i have an occassional cigerette since obviosly the depression meds arent working. I need a release somewhere snd no its not exercise and no one I can talk to that understands.

I hope you decide not to smoke. I am so glad I quit 14 years ago. Not easy that's for sure! Please talk to your doctor and see if he needs to add/change your meds to help with the depression. Hang in there! Remember that you are also going thru hormone changes as you lose weight.

NO, dont do it, I am on day 32. I had to quit for surgery, my doc said that you wont heal as fast and that you can get ulcers on your stomach along the staple line. I dont want that so now I'm on day 32, I also quit drinking to, drinking and smoking go hand in hand. I think I will be ready for a glass of wine this weekend though, I hope. but NO smokes, not ever again!!! So again, my answer is NO! :)

I am a therapist and I strongly recommend NO smoking!

After research they say no smoking for a month pre op and post op. After that it does not effect your sleeve. But of course it does your overall health.

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No you can do it you have more strength then you know