I know that to quit smoking is highly recommended before and after surgery .. However , my doctor never mentioned anything to me about it and I smoked my last cigarette the night before my surgery . I'm 3 days post op and haven't smoked , although I am craving a bit .

Has anyone continued smoking after the surgery ? I'm very curious . I'm trying to not but I just wanna know what if

Also , I'm a very active marijuana smoker and I also smoked the night before my surgery and I haven't since . I really don't wanna quit .. I need to look more into it . Does anyone else smoke marijuana ?

I'm surprised my doctor didnt inform me of any of this before the surgery .

I quit traditional cigarettes a year ago before I had surgery on my sinuses. The only way I was able to do that was by using an electronic cigarette. I was pretty proud of myself for getting rid of all the nasty extras that are in cigarettes. But my sleeve surgeon doesn't see it that way. She said that I had to be off nicotine or she wouldn't do the surgery. So I tapered down to 0mg in my e-cig (I was not a very pleasant person for several days). After my surgery (7/25/13)' date=' I asked my surgeon how long I had to stay off nicotine. She lectured me and said I should stay off. But I'm stubborn and I like my nicotine. She said it hinders healing, so I should wait until everything is all healed up. About 2 weeks. I am eagerly waiting for that time.

For anyone trying to quit smoking, I highly recommend investing in an electronic cigarette. And not the kind you can buy from Walgreens. Here is a picture of mine.

It is the most wonderful thing ever.[/quote']

What brand of e-cig is that? Where do you get them?

I got an arizer solo portable vaporizer as a present to myself for getting this surgery and OMG ITS GREAT! Since its the summer and I can't completely enjoy eating as I once did' date=' I have been smoking bud way more frequently...[/quote']

How much was the vape and where did you get it...I can't seen to find a decent one

I quit a few months prior to my VSG and was smoke free for about a year and a half after that but started back up again. I've tried a few times but haven't had any luck, maybe I'll try those e-cigarettes and see how that is.

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I see that you are willing to accept the health risks. That's your choice. For me, even if I could accept the risk of cancer, ulcers or damaged cells I would never use anything that is notorious for causing munchies. Not now.

I've smoked a numerous amount of times after my surgery and I haven't really had munchies , only slightly but it was fights me .

Well, I have to say this wasn't the post op conversation I was looking for, or expected but I suppose it's interesting. My Doc told me I had to quit smoking before surgery, so I did. Boom. Done. Mind over matter. I want to be healthy more than I want to smoke. Plus, it saves me about $275.00 a month, which is about $3,300.00 a year. I'll take it!

Well with those numbers that's approximately 34 packs a month , I smoke probably 8 packs a month so

I don't smoke much and I know there's risks

I don't smoke much and I know there's risks

If I have to quit soda forever, I'm pretty sure that cigarettes are a no-no. And I won't comment on the other.

i smoke weed every day! ha. suck on that everyone

i smoke weed every day! ha. suck on that everyone

No thank you....

i smoke weed every day! ha. suck on that everyone

Me too babbbbe

What brand of e-cig is that? Where do you get them?

My e-cig is a Joyetecg e-go. I got it from a store near my house called All About Vapor. If you live in a bigger city, just google e-cigarette store; I'm sure there is one somewhere nearby (there are at least 5 in the Austin area). If not, All About Vapor has a website (www.allaboutvapor.com) and they will mail your purchase to you. You could probably even call and they would probably help you out with what to get. Hope this helps! Sorry it took me so long to post a reply.