I have never smoked before ( occasionally ) but literally craving a cig . I don't know why but it's crazy .. Has anybody smoked after the surgery . I am two months out 71 lbs down , cant see what it will heart .. Also the same with a beer ! I want one but won't attempt because afraid of the side effects it will have on me .. I know I'm being a scardy cat !

I'm a smoker and yes, I am still smoking. I am only day 3 post op (which yes, I know, is terrible so no berating required), but I have had about 5 so far. I have been smoking since I was 11, so am a card-carrying nicotine addict. For someone like you, that's not addicted? I wouldn't bother sparking up a proper ciggie. Why not get one of those fake ciggies? Like an E-ciggie with no nicotine. There is no point in you picking up a dangerous new habit, just because you 'fancy it'.

As for the beer? I hear ya. But, obviously, the gas would no doubt render you in a lot of pain, I would have thought? Maybe you're craving the wheat in the beer? Have you thought about trying a gas-free stout like Mackinsons (if you get it in the states), or letting a normal stout go flat, such as Guinness? Lot of goodness in that - although there are a lot of calories also.

Just a thought, but if you fancy it, there's obviously a reason you're craving it. I would probably try to identify exactly what it is you're craving and search for viable alternatives? If it's an alcohol buzz, my partner suggested vodka Jello shots last night. Naturally, I raised an eyebrow! Best of luck

I am a smoker....and I hate it. Smoking one right now. I just had a tummy tuck, and have found that the medication for pain that I am taking cause me to crave them even more! Are you currently on any pain med? Just wondering if that is where the cravings are coming from? Good luck....and what ever you do....don't light up!

I really don't know y because I have always been just a been a every once in while smoker and drinker . So if it's gonna cause any discomfort I will stay away from both ... I'm not on any meds just going on my own now seems to be working ..

Sassy, you're right about that. Pain meds make me want to smoke more. Alcohol makes me smoke more. Heck! Everything makes me want to smoke more! But you're right.. it's the pain meds which are making me smoke like a train at the moment. Good identify there, lady!

I really don't know y because I have always been just a been a every once in while smoker and drinker . So if it's gonna cause any discomfort I will stay away from both ... I'm not on any meds just going on my own now seems to be working ..

How bout trying a small sip of red wine? Good for you and won't blow you up?

Madam R...u are so funny! (nicotine card holder) I am preop and my Physician tasked me with stopping the smoking prior to surgery since I am a type II diabetic and smoking along with diabetes hinders healing...so far cold turkey almost 30 days...BUT I am eating more. I hope to be totally smoke free by the time I have my surgery (tentative Nov-13). It's challenging, I am trying to learn how to replace bad habits with good ones pre surgery. Last on the list...FOOD.

I have never smoked before ( occasionally ) but literally craving a cig . I don't know why but it's crazy .. Has anybody smoked after the surgery . I am two months out 71 lbs down ' date=' cant see what it will heart .. Also the same with a beer ! I want one but won't attempt because afraid of the side effects it will have on me .. I know I'm being a scardy cat ![/quote']

I started back smoking also.

My surgery was sept 17th