Anyone smoke? I am having a really hard time quitting. I quit for a while then started up again. I have a Pulmonary appointment this Monday. I hope I make it thru it ok.

Anyone deal with smoking and the sleeve surgery at the same time? Any words of encouragement?

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Is there nicotine in these?

I know that it is somewhat different, but I dip tobacco. I've done it since I was 12 years old (35 years). I found a non-tobacco, non-nicotine dip called BACC OFF. At first I started dipping one dip of the non-nicotine dip and then three with nicotine. I'm now at three dips of non-nicotine and then one with nicotine. I'll be out of regular dip in less than three weeks. When I'm out, I'm done. Usually, when I make a change, I do it cold turkey, but this time I'm weaning my self off it. There is a website for BACC OFF. Hopefully this will help someone out there.

Dana

cprince1975, there are some that have nicotine(amounts vary) and then there are some that do not have nicotine. I'm going to ween myself closer to surgery.

Thanks! I used a nicotine e cig to help me quit. It's been over a month and I still have trouble, want to smoke daily. My doctor does test on day of surgery, if positive for nicotine, surgery is cancelled. Looking for nicotine free alternative

I smoked up until the night before my surgery. I was supposed to quit one month prior but I just couldn't. I haven't had a cigarette since and it feels amazing!!! You can do it...willpower!

I quit using the lozenges (the mini 4 mg ones that i would break in half). The first 4 days are the worst. I used the lozenges once or twice a day until surgery, and none since surgery. I still get cravings to smoke, but they are fleeting. I find taking deep breaths helps me. Someone said that smokers find smoking relaxing partly because it's the only time they take deep breaths. I thought that sounded dumb, but I tried it and was pleasantly surprised.

My surgeon did not really demand that i quit, but I know what smoking does to your circulation, and didn't want any extra risks.

There are a lot of things I've had to give up for this surgery: smoking, caffeine, eating (pre op diet), using food to change how I feel (post op), carbonation. Those are the major ones, and I had some deeply ingrained addictions going on. It was hard. (eating was the hardest thing to give up). Now that it's over, and I'm almost 3 weeks post op, it was all so worth it. My work pants are already falling off.

So do what you gotta do. Ain't no one ever said it was easy!!!

My surgeon does a blood test immediately prior to surgery, and if there is indication of nicotine, the surgery is canceled. The risk of smoking is far too high. It must be the hardest thing to do, but you can do it!

I smoked for over 40 years...that's right...40+!!! Smoked 2 packs a day of Marlboro reds. I quit almost 7 years ago and here's how I did it. I got a prescription for Zyban. When I was ready, I started taking the Zyban 2 weeks before my actual last cig. By the time 2 weeks were up the cigs tasted horrible!!! On day 15, I put on a patch, continued to take the Zyban and haven't touched one since. I stayed on Zyban for 3 months and had the patch on for 6. Give it a try! It's no more expensive than buying cigarettes!! Good luck!!!

I had to quit to have surgery but I had to have quit 3 months before. I quit August 8 and they actually blood tested me for nicotine levels every 6 weeks or so. When I think about smoking now, I can't even remember why I did it to begin with. To be totally honest, I feel very liberated! I don't have to worry about whether or not I have enough cigarettes in my pack to make it through the day and if I don't, where am I going to stop. I don't worry about whether or not I have a lighter. I don't care when my kids get out of the car because, before, i couldn't wait so I could light up. I breathe better. I smell better. my husband still smokes. I can't stand the way he smells anymore. Do your lungs a favor and quit! If you're like me, you'll appreciate having something to be proud of yourself for!