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:confused: I was told that quitting smoking pre-op is a good thing, simply because it clears out the bronchials, lungs, arteries, etc., making the anesthesia more effective. In other words, the clearer your system of tobacco tar, the less anesthesia might be needed to get you through the surgery. I was told the same thing before my gall bladder was removed, and I did not quit, and it went fine. They don't check for nicotine or marijuana in your pre-op tests, but it is a good idea to cut down on any vices, as you are having the surgery to start a healthier life.

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One of my preop tests was a nicotine test. They said if I didn't pass they would not do surgery on me. Thankfully I was able to stop 3 months before surgery.

So no smoking, no food, hmm when will the sex be taken away? lol

Good luck to everyone.

Lynn

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Being a smoker and then going into surgery with General Anesthesia is dangerous to you. Smoking simply makes your lungs weak and then they do not absorb oxygen as efficiently. This could lead to a longer recovery for you. There are some lung exercises that my doc gives out and also a website that tells you where to get this exercise thingy. You breathe into it over and over and it helps strengthen your lungs.

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Being a smoker and then going into surgery with General Anesthesia is dangerous to you. Smoking simply makes your lungs weak and then they do not absorb oxygen as efficiently. This could lead to a longer recovery for you. There are some lung exercises that my doc gives out and also a website that tells you where to get this exercise thingy. You breathe into it over and over and it helps strengthen your lungs.

I got one of those things, but I didn't need it to tell me I have awesomely strong lungs.

PS I think the bad coughing thing was just the pot I was smoking.

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In Australia the police now do random roadside drug testing for marijuana as they do random breath testing for alcohol.

That's a tragedy! And I thought the United States government was bad!

There is big press lately about legislature to ban restaurant service for obese people in Mississippi.

Its all a gimic, but offensive just the same as government sending boys and girls too young to drink to die in war, throwing drug users in jail longer than murders, and illigalizing and criminalizing a substance that naturally grows in the ground while this year, 1000's more will die from overdoses from perscirption drugs that billion dollar pharmasutical (sp?) companies pay our government big $$$ to pass with a big smiley face on them, for all your cares and worries...

I used to smoke, enjoyed it quite a bit. But I chose to stop, for my own reasons, but I totally believe those who choose to use have every right.

I've never done anything stupid on pot except sit on the couch and watch dumb movies. On alcohol I was in more than one bad car accident, on perscription drugs I wasted 10 years of my life in misery, pain, and poverty...and on overeating I denied reality until I was physically so sick and unhealthy I had to chose a major surgery to snap me back.

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I've been reading this post since it started. Well I'm now 3 weeks 4 days out... I'm stoned as I write this...First time in 6 weeks...Fells great, no ill effects...I think you'll be fine.

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Gee, at 33 years old you think you'd have better things to do.

Why would you even post something like that? This is a thread regarding marijuana use, not to belittle people.

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I agree you katie bug. If this thread isn't something you are into don't read it. No need to be hateful to others.

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Was Wondering What About Cigs I Have 2or 3 A Day? Can I Still Do That After Be In Banded I Go I 4 Days For It.

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I know I was told I had to quit smoking cigs 2 months prior to having the surgery or they wouldn't do it. As far as after I couldn't help with since I haven't been banded yet. I don't see where there would be a problem with that though. Sorry I couldn't help more. Good luck with your surgery

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Thank U So For Your Reply,they Told Me That To. Been Trying Very Hard To Give Up Those 2 It Helps A Lil With The Hunger...

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