I am having surgery this month but I need to pass my nicotine test how long do I need to be without smoking before I can pass the blood test

They say about a 4-6 weeks but i also read 4 days...last time i smoked was almost 2 mo ago and got my blood drawn last wk and test came back today neg!!! (Not detected) Its hard but you will do it! Good Luck!

My doc said 6 weeks....I am having a hard time quitting....

^ not for the test 6 weeks is how long he wants you to stop.

Yeah it suks!!! Trust me i know!!! Test (blood) detects Cointine which is nicotein base for a heavy smoker and it coukd take up to 2 months to clear...now if they do urine? Than thats 4 days...now and days docs arent that dumb and they know the diff so 9 times out of 10 they request blood sample. @@Leesa926 Good Luck!

I can't imagine how difficult quitting smoking must be on top of everything else right now.

Best of luck to you.

Put 'em down and profit from the surgery. It's amazing at how much healthier you can emerge from this.....nonsmoker & non-obese. This could be a powerful time for you to own your health.

We are now into flu and pneumonia season. Having clear lungs as you prepare for surgery will be an immediate bonus. Who wants to be coughing when they are post-op, either.

@@Dub i have quit smokin cold turkey about 2 months ago. Im pretty sure this as well is leading to my anxiety...i feel muchhhh better and i am able to breathe a little better. Thank you for ir kind words i do appreciate it.

@@Dub i have quit smokin cold turkey about 2 months ago. Im pretty sure this as well is leading to my anxiety...i feel muchhhh better and i am able to breathe a little better. Thank you for ir kind words i do appreciate it.

Awesome !!!!!

I was a heavy smoker for many years and also quit cold turkey several years ago. It is certainly not easy......but it does get easier with every day that passes. As the same time the urge ebbs you will continue to feel better and better. The feeling better process went on for years afterwards for me.

Keep on kicking butt !!!!!

My surgery date is on 10/21 but not sure if I can pass nicotine blood

@@dianely - Why do they care? I quit tobacco years ago, but still vape, so I use nicotine. What are they testing for? I understand why they don't want to risk tobacco users (it irritates the stomach and makes healing more difficult), but nicotine itself is a relatively benign substance.

They.testing for nicotine if I don't pass the test no surgery

I went to Mexico where they don't do this. I quit smoking over 2 years ago but I vape. I love going to Mexico because I didn't have to jump through the hoop that everyone in the states has to.

I was vaping right up to the hours before my surgery. After my surgery I didn't feel like vaping for a few days but now I have returned to normal.