I have been debating for five years whether it not to have surgery. This year I decided to go for it. I was approved two weeks ago after 3 mos of requirements and now my pre op testing is scheduled for next week. Surgeons office says surgery will be in February with a definite date after my testing is done. I am so very excited! My only problem is stopping smoking I've been trying I am currently waiting on my patches to arrive this week.

I am new to this group to, I have been thinking about this surgery for quite sometime as well and also just decided to go through the process and have it done. I am still in the early part of it though... classes etc.. I am very excited for you! I used to smoke and stopped cold turkey, Even tho it's hard it is sooooo worth quitting! I wish you luck in quitting hope it goes smoothly for you! Just keep telling yourself why you are quitting and it will get easier!! =)

Thank u so much. I am very ready to quit its just the withdrawal that gets me hopefully by the end of this week I will be smoke free

Welcome to the group. Do glad you are approve.