Congrats I finally got the call also. I am super excited and can't wait to have it done. I just want to start my new life. My date is scheduled for August 15th.

 Did you ever try nicotine replacement therapy like patches or gum?  I knew a lot of people that quit using Zyban...is that still used??

Elena

 That's great news  - I bet the summer will fly by and before you know it, its your turn.   congrats!!

Can you tell me about the sleep apnea test?  I haven't had mine yet, and I assumed you had to go sleep at the clinic.  Derek - we live in the same area...did you do yours at home or in Montreal?  Also does the surgeon's office need to refer you?

Elena

One of the risks is that they don't do the surgery and they kick you down the list. I heard a horror story of one patient being caught before surgery, not in Canada btw, and the surgeon said that if he wasn't serious about getting his health back, he wasn't doing the surgery. This patient later paid to have it when he had it covered at first. This is just something I read about 2 years ago. Quitting would be the best thing mixed in with the Weight Loss. I know it's hard but you can do it.

Hello all,

Martine asked me to quit smoking before my surgery... Has any of you experienced this and what if I can't do it, are there any risks to the surgery or? I smoke on average 25 cigarettes/day.

Thx :)