Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right area (sorry if I'm not) but I was told to quit smoking before surgery and I did. It's now almost a month out and I still crave for one. I can't even lie I smoked once and only once after. What I'm wondering is if I could smoke an electronic cigarette. Being my whole family and boyfriend smoke it's hard to stay away from them and not want one so I'm hoping it could be an alternative.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right area (sorry if I'm not) but I was told to quit smoking before surgery and I did. It's now almost a month out and I still crave for one. I can't even lie I smoked once and only once after. What I'm wondering is if I could smoke an electronic cigarette. Being my whole family and boyfriend smoke it's hard to stay away from them and not want one so I'm hoping it could be an alternative.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

I smoke the blue ecig. I showed it to my surgeon and he told me it was ok. My entire family smokes too and my job is very stressful. Without that ecig, I'd be quite the bitch lol

HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 235.5

Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right area (sorry if I'm not) but I was told to quit smoking before surgery and I did. It's now almost a month out and I still crave for one. I can't even lie I smoked once and only once after. What I'm wondering is if I could smoke an electronic cigarette. Being my whole family and boyfriend smoke it's hard to stay away from them and not want one so I'm hoping it could be an alternative.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

I feel your pain on this one! I am/was a smoker for many years. Recently quit due to this surgery and a healthier lifestyle. I am not going to lie I have slipped up a few times, but I am trying my hardest! If you don't mind me asking, how long did you have to be smoke free before your surgery? I am scheduled for surgery June 18th, and they want you to be smoke free for 3 to 6 months or they won't do the surgery. Trust me I know it's for the better but my god, talk about life changes, lol! I am like, how the heck can I do both at that same time? My job is very stressful as well, just like everyday life! I have a very low dose electronic cig that I will puff on from time to time just to take the edge off, I am sure that's not acceptable but better than having a real one and keeps me sane, lol!! I am curious as well with the electronic ones after surgery, I will ask my surgeon and keep you posted! Best of luck to you!! :-)

Honestly they didn't give me a specific time to need to quit just said I had to.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

Honestly they didn't give me a specific time to need to quit just said I had to.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

Had to quit one month prior for the lap band. I'm now scheduled for bypass on July 1st. They can tell by your labs if you have nicotine in your body. You do not heal as well when smoking (main concern is probably being on the vent during surgery and how you handle your oxygen levels when they remove you from the vent).

I was always a casual smoker. Normally just when I go out. If I don't go out I don't smoke. My doc did not tell me I had to quit since I'm not a regular smoker. I still have one or two a week if I go out with my friends but that's it.