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Smoking?

So I'm not a smoker but over the past couple months I have gotten into the "e-cig" thing. Does anyone know or has anyone heard if this would be bad pre-op? Is smoking forbidden pre-op? I know it's just vapor and nicotine but I of course want to make sure I'm not doing anything that could cause complications. My DOS is May 30th so coming up!:)

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    • sharonintx
      sharonintx

      I didn't quit before or after surgery. I wasn't asked to quit and I had no threats of a test before the Dr would do the sleeve. Some doctors do and some don't. Be sure and check with yours before m

    • DonRodolfo
      DonRodolfo

      Are you sure? Because if we're nothing else, we're opinionated.

    • LipstickLady
      LipstickLady

      Just curious, but if you aren't a smoker, why did you choose to start an e-cig?

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    Thank you all for that information!! I am 1 week away from my surgery and my doctor hasn't asked me about smoking nor has he tested me for it. With that said ill just stop to prevent any potential complications... Gosh I hope this doesn't effect my surgery date!!!!!!! :(

    Re: Lipstick lady

    Lol I started smoking because they took away my wine haha:) been going through a lot personally and found the e-cig relaxing and also helped seriously as an appetite suppressant. With that said though, I haven't been smoking for more than 2-3 weeks so I'll just stop until after the healing and go from there!

    Thank you all for that information!! I am 1 week away from my surgery and my doctor hasn't asked me about smoking nor has he tested me for it. With that said ill just stop to prevent any potential complications... Gosh I hope this doesn't effect my surgery date!!!!!!! :(

    Re: Lipstick lady

    Lol I started smoking because they took away my wine haha:) been going through a lot personally and found the e-cig relaxing and also helped seriously as an appetite suppressant. With that said though, I haven't been smoking for more than 2-3 weeks so I'll just stop until after the healing and go from there!

    Thanks for understanding that I wasn't trying to be a smartass. This time...

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    Thanks for understanding that I wasn't trying to be a smartass. This time...

    I'll admit, I was curious too :D

    Thank you, OP for taking advice and being open to suggestion! Best of luck, love!

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