Does anyone know if its ok to use nicotene Patches to quit smoking preop? My surgeon requires to quit 2 weeks before & after & I'm about to pull every hair in my head out!

Please no bashing, I already know its a nasty unhealthy habit & I'm trying really hard to quit, but I'm also trying to preserve my sanity in the process!

Does anyone know if its ok to use nicotene Patches to quit smoking preop? My surgeon requires to quit 2 weeks before & after & I'm about to pull every hair in my head out!

Please no bashing' date=' I already know its a nasty unhealthy habit & I'm trying really hard to quit, but I'm also trying to preserve my sanity in the process![/quote']

I dont see why not. Its only to clear up your lungs

My doctor to my surprise only Requires. 2 days

Before surgery it is hard to quit i still tempt it to have when but then i say no. Good luck

I wouldnt bash you because I know what its like to have an addiction. I too have something I must give up a few days prior to surgery its a med and I am scared cuz I will get sick if I don't take it. Good luck to you.

I used nicotine Patches when I quit. I couldn't have done it otherwise. No idea if you've had experience with them before, but be aware that patches can give you the STRANGEST dreams. If it interferes with your sleep, take 'em off before bedtime.

Personally, I found the dreams the coolest part of quitting, but I'm strange that way.

I also used them, I stopped a few days prior to surgery but was told I could have used it through out.

I wish you well as you battle this. Keep your attitude positive. Keep your eye on the prize. You have a lot going on, but you are worth it.

My doctor let me use the patches.

Thanks to all for the supportive advice! Ohhh this is soooooo hard! lol

e-cigs are another option. VERY helpful if you are also addicted to the 'motion' of smoking. That is what I used. They are a bit heavier than standard cigs, but give the feel and taste of smoking. Can get any nicotine level you wish, can even use them to wean down if needed. Good luck, it's not easy, but well worth it.

well I heard back from my surgeon by email today and the Patches are a no go for his OR. I copied and pasted what he sent me.

Dear Kellie.

The nicotine also decreases the blood supply to the tissues, it is one of the reason to stop smoking. Please do not use a nicotine patch.

I swear, this is hard! And by the time I get to his OR im not going to need plastic surgery anymore because I am going to be butterball FAT from eating all the time! And I haven't even completely quit yet, just cut way back, but just knowing I have to quit is driving me insane! I keep having this conversation in my head that goes kind of like this, "you really dont have to quit, you didn't quit for ANY previous surgeries and did just fine, including vsg, and major hip to hip hysterectomy,.......and I probably would be just fine, BUT, I want good results, and nice smooth healing and minimal scars"

(pull hair out here)

Try chantix three days of yuck but mych better after that my dr required 6 weeks prior my friend was able to do it she was pack a day good luck