How long before surgery did you stop smoking? I quit 3 weeks ago but today I gAve in. Surgery is in 6 days ??‍♀️??‍♀️ I'm an idiot. I let my nerves get to me today.

HW: 251 -1/25/17

CW: 235 -7/11/2017

GW: 140

Surgery Weight:

Surgery date: 7/19/17

I gave up the day I went to my first meeting. I went cold turkey and used an app cacalmedlled smoke free. I've been smoke free for over 3 months, it's not easy but you can do it. Remember your doing this surgery for you and your worth it. Take care and good luck.

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My surgeon requires you to quit smoking at least 6 weeks before surgery. They do urine nicotine cessation.

My surgeon requires you to quit smoking at least 6 weeks before surgery. They do urine nicotine cessation.

My surgeon required me 6 weeks as well but I'm wondering if it will show up on the tests they run prior to surgery since it's 6 days away not to mention it's the first time in months I smoked


HT: 5'6"
HW: 251 -1/25/17
CW: 235 -7/11/2017
GW: 140
SW: Pending
Surgery date: 7/19/17

10 hours ago, Nmelo723 said:

My surgeon required me 6 weeks as well but I'm wondering if it will show up on the tests they run prior to surgery since it's 6 days away not to mention it's the first time in months I smoked


HT: 5'6"
HW: 251 -1/25/17
CW: 235 -7/11/2017
GW: 140
SW: Pending
Surgery date: 7/19/17

If your doctor to a nicotine test it may likely show since it's fresh in your body. Just remember you are doing this for you and remind yourself of the reason(s) when it get rough...Honesty is key and we owe that to ourselves (I quit 3 weeks ago but today I gAve in; and in your latter post you wrote: not to mention it's the first time in months I smoked). which is it 3 weeks or months? you don't have to answer because I just want you to think about what you said. If I were you I would ask for help with quitting (patch, pills, support group...whatever) since it's so close to your surgery. Best wishes with everything!

If your doctor to a nicotine test it may likely show since it's fresh in your body. Just remember you are doing this for you and remind yourself of the reason(s) when it get rough...Honesty is key and we owe that to ourselves (I quit 3 weeks ago but today I gAve in; and in your latter post you wrote: not to mention it's the first time in months I smoked). which is it 3 weeks or months? you don't have to answer because I just want you to think about what you said. If I were you I would ask for help with quitting (patch, pills, support group...whatever) since it's so close to your surgery. Best wishes with everything!

Hi yes! I had stopped smoking for 3 months. Meant to say the last I smoked was 3 weeks prior to this recent. I smoked h o o k .... a recreationally. Which I did 3 weeks ago. Used to vape 3mg faithfully (what I quit 3 months ago). I have been busting my ass off at the gym to sweat off the urge since learning the effects of nicotine post surgery. Would hate to have surgery postponed, but I've read since im no longer a consistent nicotine consumer it should be out of my system in 1-3 days. Fingers crossed! I do feel prepared and do admit this set back was due to peer pressure (what I get for hanging with people who don't know of my decision to get WLS) you are although absolutely correct in regards to me seeking help to prevent anymore situations to which I've come to terms that I should just say NO and move on or open up about my surgery and not care for anyone's opinion (I will be bringing it up tomorrow with my Bariatric psychologist) HT: 5'6"

HW: 251 -1/25/17

CW: 235 -7/11/2017

GW: 140

SW: Pending

Surgery date: 7/19/17

23 hours ago, Nmelo723 said:

Hi yes! I had stopped smoking for 3 months. Meant to say the last I smoked was 3 weeks prior to this recent. I smoked h o o k .... a recreationally. Which I did 3 weeks ago. Used to vape 3mg faithfully (what I quit 3 months ago). I have been busting my ass off at the gym to sweat off the urge since learning the effects of nicotine post surgery. Would hate to have surgery postponed, but I've read since im no longer a consistent nicotine consumer it should be out of my system in 1-3 days. Fingers crossed! I do feel prepared and do admit this set back was due to peer pressure (what I get for hanging with people who don't know of my decision to get WLS) you are although absolutely correct in regards to me seeking help to prevent anymore situations to which I've come to terms that I should just say NO and move on or open up about my surgery and not care for anyone's opinion (I will be bringing it up tomorrow with my Bariatric psychologist) HT: 5'6"

HW: 251 -1/25/17

CW: 235 -7/11/2017

GW: 140

SW: Pending

Surgery date: 7/19/17

Hi Nmelo723,

I think you should open up or share with others as you see fit to help you make the right choice for yourself. We all have fallen short at times by our own doing. For me it's not smoking but it may be my favorite food. I am "suppose" to be on my liquid diet days in 4, yet still I cheated two day in a row. Today being the worst and not only because I felt hungry but because I went out with my friends and wanted to fit in without being ask too many question- plus it make it easy for me convince myself it was ok to eat whatever food I was cravings at the time. Sometimes if we are not careful we sabotage our dreams/plans. Best of luck to you...you will do well just stick with it ( don't beat yourself up anymore)...as I will. I would love to hear how the surgery go. Take care now!

My insurance requires 6 months prior to surgery... i quit about 6 months ago.. no surgery date but Tuesday is my last NUT appointment... finally!