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i have to be honest im alomist 3 months out and popped the top off a cigar in 2 occasions knowing the risks and feel completely fine no biggie but thats just me but whatever makes you happy

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I waited about 5 months and have 2-3 a weekend while playing golf with no ill effects. I didn't have this surgery to go all jack lalane or preachy to others. I eat way better than i used to but still enjoy the finer things in life like a wellcooked meal (but a small one), wine or booze (again in moderation) and the occasional cigar. Still losing but slower now and enjoying life more.

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I had one yesterday while watching the game with some friends. Just drank Water, no booze for me for a while, based on my decision not anything the doc told me (never asked). I'm about 6 weeks out.

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Craving a Cohiba after reading these posts

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I smoked up until the day before surgery and started back up a week after. I tried to smoke on the ride home from the hospital but my sense of smell and taste were all screwed up. Everything tasted like shit and my sense of smell was on overdrive. All my senses are back to normal and I'm back to smoking 2 stogies a day. I've had zero issues. I'm two months out and have lost a total of 70lbs. I also had my lung capacity tested at work and compared to 4 years ago (before I started smoking) and its actually improved by a couple of %. Go figure.

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I smoked a cigar about 4 days out no problem today is day 7 and 30 pounds down! Don't worry so much fellas! You still have a life to live!

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I think moderation is the key here. I don't smoke cigars, but if I did, and I loved it, I'd find a way to do it occasionally.

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Yup, my doctor hates the word never just about as much as I do! Can't ever drink can't ever have carbonated beverages haha that's just not the case, let your self heal up don't put your health in jeopardy and then enjoy your life! just asks side note I see people say " it has no nutritional value so why eat it" to me that is just the saddest term I've ever heard. You know putting your money in a slot machine has no financial value but some of us do it anyway because we enjoy it!

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I have to say, I truly enjoy my cigars. I enjoy the time I spend while leaning back relaxing just chatting with family and friends or watching Netflix on the back porch or just playing online poker.

After my WLS I'll have to just wait and see what my surgeon says. I'm kind of a cigar snob. I like what I like.

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I'm fifteen months out now and smoke everyday. No ill affects. I eat and drink whatever I want. Obviously, in much smaller quantities. I lost 100+lbs in the first 6-7 months, reached my goal and have held it with little effort. I work 12 hour shifts in a very sedentary job so I have to be careful not to "graze" but other than that, I couldn't have asked for more. I say, smoke and be happy. The Dr. Will always tell you not to and even suggest the potential for complications.

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I'm fifteen months out now and smoke everyday. No ill affects. I eat and drink whatever I want. Obviously, in much smaller quantities. I lost 100+lbs in the first 6-7 months, reached my goal and have held it with little effort. I work 12 hour shifts in a very sedentary job so I have to be careful not to "graze" but other than that, I couldn't have asked for more. I say, smoke and be happy. The Dr. Will always tell you not to and even suggest the potential for complications.

Well I hope I have the same luck as you. I remain hopeful.

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I smoked up to about a week before surgery and a week afterwards, My surgeon is a cigar smoker so can relate. :)

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I have a few hundred worth of sticks sitting in my box. I have went nicotine free until after the surgery. Probably a few months after that too. I only smoke about 1-2 a month though. I have a nice Drew Estates I am saving as my first on back<br />

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Just finished a Cain Daytona. Nothing beats a good cigar. No issue so far with cigars for me.

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I hit my 6 month mark this week.

Last week I snuck in a cigar on our deck aboard a cruise. I'd made friends with our "neighbors" so I didn't think they'd mind if I enjoyed watching the sun go down and a nice robusto sized cigar. Couldn't get my hands on a Cohiba.....so I made due with what was available.

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I had a couple ounces of Johnny Walker in a glass to go along with it. No music.....no noise......just some good sips and a good smoke.

Relaxing moments prior to joining in on the loudness that seemed to be everywhere else but that peaceful deck and the sounds of the sea blowing by.

Good stuff.

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