DRUM ROLL PLEASE

I got the green light to go ahead. All they have to do now is get the ins. approval which I am sure there wont be a problem since BCBS does approve this surgery. One thing that did sorta shock me was the nurse ordered a nicotene urine test. Has anyone had this before? Also to be honest with everyone here I did quit for 3 months I was doing great but my hubby still smokes his siamese twin his best buddie does too. I begged them do not smoke in the house. Oh they had good intentions all gun hoe on helping me at first but then they started with thier comments about how I was going to have to deal with people in public ect... Also the comment I hated the most from the buddie was "dont you hate when someone stops a bad habit and how they want everyone else too"!!!! Trust me hubby and I have had many go arounds on this. Sooo I just got so mad one day I said to hell with it and picked them back up. I am prepared to stop again once I have a surgery date but worried about this test now. I am not a big smoker maybe half a pack a day but know I can put them down again very soon. BTW best buddie had me by the nicotine mints at Target for him to go on his vacation with his wife. I asked him what are you going to do when you get back and your around Lee who is still smoking. The answer I got was he would be ok. Sooo we will see but I have let them both know they did not make it easy on me at all. Annie

You should figure out exactly what your surgeon requires and make sure you are compliant. I have read posts from people whose surgery was cancelled, or at least postponed, because they failed a nicotine test. And you definitely don't want that to happen. I would also suggest asking the nurse or physician's assistant whether being around people who smoke will cause problems with your testing. I suspect you get a different level of nicotine in your system from secondhand smoke, so that should not be a problem, but better to ask a medical professional. I had to quit for my surgery, which I did with no problem. I live with a smoker and her cigarette smoke really bothered me right after my surgery; it irritated my lungs. Almost 11 months later, I'm still smoke free and intend to stay that way. Good luck on your continuing journey - Kellie