I have a couple of months before surgery and have reduced my smoking to two a day and will be totally smoke free in two days.....at first it was relatively easy but now I find managing my diet while quitting is REALLY difficult. I know I have to face these life changes but I am afraid I will go into my first weight managment appointment HEAVIER than when I went for my consult......I have enough guilt I don't want my first appointment to feel like a failure...... ugh

will be totally smoke free in two days...

anniemay

congrats on stopping smoking

never having smoked, i can only imagine how difficult it must be to deal with a nicotene addiction - a struggle

by successfully quitting, you are showing how strong and committed you are to WLS

don't think about gaining before WLS just because you've quit smoking

i understand that no more smoking - your hands might "want" to keep busy by eating

work hard, don't give in to temptation with smoking or food

easier said than done of course

I have faith in you

i see you will succeed

good luck with all

best

Annie I know just what your going through I was told I had to be smoke free for 3 months before surgery my last one was 01-3-13 I took chantix for 3 weeks and it really helped me get over that initial hump but now that I'm on low carb diet the last 10 days I've been having that nagging craving. I've found that electronic cigarettes help me. My surgeon allows you to use them so you may want to ask and try those it took a few brands until I found one I liked.

I completely understand. Before surgery I felt like everything was being taken away from me....food...smoking...caffeine! Lol! I quit in August of last year and my surgery was 1/15 and I'm so glad I quit. I didn't want anything to ruin my chances of having surgery. I quit cold turkey right before my birthday and it was tough but so worth it. I'm finding its easier to work out with my weight loss and clear lungs now. I know it's hard so if you need help that's ok. My friend used the gum which was a joke and the e cigarettes which she said made her sick. Maybe try chantix? I've heard some good things about it. Or ask your doctor for help if you find you are feeling desperate. Good luck, its tough but in the end it will be all worth it!

Thanks everyone. I am using Chantix which has been great. I am starting to realize I used smoking as my crutch or escape from stress - and w two under six years old that's a lot! I am toughing it out. Haven't bought any and smoked less than a pack in a week. I have to do this. I WILL do it!