I'm scheduled for surgery September 3rd quit smoking a week ago. Concerned it wasn't soon enough. How long did other people's doctors require they quit before surgery?

Mine just urged me to quit, so I did a couple months before. I know some actually do nicotine tests. Do you know if yours does? Because if so, I don't think a week will be enough for the nicotine to get out of your system. If they don't test, then good job on quitting and keep it up! It's such a hard habit to break! Good Luck!

I will be three weeks smoke free by the time my surgery happens. Not sure if he does a nicotine test, I'm just worried about complications.

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My quit day starts tomorrow.. My doctor wants me to be nicotine free for 4 months prior with urine test to prove it!... He will refuse surgery if there is ay nicotine in my system... Im nervous but Im must succeed in quitting smoking if I want to have this surgery!!

@dearliza You can do it! Keep your goal in sight

Three weeks smoke free should not be detectable. You should be fine for surgery physically, but you may cough more than a normal person, post op.