Hello, I’m new here! I have my psych evaluation consult on 10/30 and then the evaluation soon after that... I’m just curious if there is anybody else having a hard time quitting smoking?

Thank you

How do they test for nicotine and when?

I really feel for you. I gave up years ago and it was hard but in some ways easier too. I didn’t have to stress about running out etc.maybe try the vape things you can get no nicotine ones. Best of luck, you can do it x

I think I will be getting a vape..
Thank you

What I did was smoke the same cigarette a few times. I'd take a few drags put it out. Do something else to occupy my mind and when an urge came I'd light it again. I got down to 5 ciggs quick that way then went to 3 then 1 and when I smoked that 1 the last day... Following day was zero and a lot of mint gum to replace the menthol lol..
Be sure you've mastered quitting at least 5-7 days before surgery. They're known to re-test for nicotine and also carbon monoxide using a breath test! You've come this far you definitely don't want to be sent home.

Thank you, and you’re absolutely correct. I have come this far...

How do they test for nicotine and when?

Blood test

I was told they go back as far as twelve weeks, where I will be having surgery.

I smoked until mid July then I quit for a few weeks did my labs and started again. I got the gum it kinda helped but not that good lol.. I cut back when I completed all my pre-op requirements to 3 or 4 a day. Once I got my date I've stopped completely. It's not that easy and it's only been 5 days. Surgery 10/26 that's Thursday. I'm hoping to stay smoke free after!! Good luck everyone!!!

Did the do a blood test or urine test

So how long were you smoke free before the blood test? And is the blood test the morning of surgery?

They do a blood test

Oh, that’s less time in your system. Thank you for that information [emoji1]

I am 5 days clean.

Hope your still doing good not smoking[emoji1]

I was sleeved 10/26 I quit 6 days prior. I didn't experience any pain or complications. Healing seems to be fine and I have no desire to smoke a cigarette.

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Congratulations [emoji323] that’s awesome! Tomorrow is my quit day...

Have any of you started smoking again after surgery?

Have any of you started smoking again after surgery?

I haven’t had my surgery yet...but, I will try my hardest not too! It’s a major surgery and I’d hate to get cancer...

I quit 2 weeks prior to surgery. This past week Ive been craving cigarettes again. But I haven't smoked


5' 5"
HW: 259
CW: 235
GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?