I know why they want us to quit smoking. It's awful for ones body. I know exactly what it's doing to me. Before anyone preaches , believe me I know. Just like we all know how unhealthy it is to be massively overweight........

But I have a question

I was suppose to stop smoking all together but I have not completely stopped. My surgery date is 02/25/2017 and I still have approx 3-6 cigarettes a week.

Has anyone still smoked a little ? Before or after ???

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I was a smoker..but I changed to eCigs and vapor and moved down to 0 nicotine, 3 months before my surgery because they wouldn't allow me to have unless I stopped but they were fine with the eCig at 0 nicotine. It is more than just bad for your body..it can cause life threatening ulcers in your stomach after surgery. I found switching slowly down levels of nicotine I didn't have any cravings. I also found that just having the ecig and blowing vapors solved my need. You should give it a try..I just say..don't risk your life anymore by continuing with the cigs. You should want a healthy lifestyle after surgery..so I say strive for it in all areas. Good luck!

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It can also greatly reduce your body's ability to heal and permanently damage your immune system. It goes far beyond just being "an unhealthy lifestyle", unfortunately. My program required a blood test before surgery to prove that you have been smoke free for at least 6 weeks. Some programs even require you to sign a contract promising you will not smoke for at least a year following surgery, as it takes that long for your body to heal. It's a gamble with your life, plain and simple.

My program also had hospital or a nicotine test so there's no getting away with it just stop like 2 weeks b4 surgery n don't go backb

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I KNOW ALL THIS :-) thanks!

What I'm asking is HAS ANYONE STILL SMOKED A LITTLE?

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Last time I had a smoke was 6 days ago. I'm just asking IF ANYONE has smoked before or after cause I don't know if I can say I will never have one ever again.

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"I think you should stop now because if your doctor open you up and see that your liver has not went down to the size it supposed to be he will sow you back up and not do the surgery. because the test some time doint show up when you stop smoking that small of a time. I will be praying for you God bless you!!!

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Also smoking is a vaso constrictor. Your pouch and stomach can be depleted of blood supply and oxygen. Risk for ulsers

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And 6 days is amazing!!!

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