Question:
Did anyone have a hard time quiting smoking before wls.
— Trish-B (posted on March 22, 2006)
March 22, 2006
I am still in the process of quitting, I smoked for 36 years and it is hard
to stop....Commit Lozenges help alot. They taste awful but do the trick for
nicotine withdrawl. I miss the inhaling mostly, but not the smell or taste
now. Take it one hour at a time. Brush your teeth when you get an urge. I
found if I really "needed" to smoke, I do it. Then I wash my
hands as I can't stand the smell now. You'll find it does get easier over
time to just put it away. I'm with you all the way.
Good luck!
— Micki Lloyd
March 22, 2006
I didnt quit smoking before surgery. My last cig was the night before
surgery...ever since then, I couldnt stand the smell of it and got sick
from the smell. I havent smoked since. Maybe you'll be lucky and not
smoke after surgery like me! Good Luck
— candymarie3
March 22, 2006
What made it easier for me to quit, was knowing what I was working for.
Getting a second chance at a new life, why would I ruin it with cigarettes.
I quit last July and have not gone back to it. Hope this helps...
— seanna
March 22, 2006
I know how hard it is to quit. I quit a month ago and I won't be having
surgery until the fall of this year. What keeps me from smoking is how
proud my children are of me and how proud of myself for trying to become
healthier. I have quit before and went back everytime the difference this
time is I feel I have hope to finally feel good. Best of luck.
Tanya
— Tanya1992
March 22, 2006
girl ..... i know what u mean wow yes its hard i havent had a cig in 2 days
i went to wal-mart and got gum the walmart brand for smokers of 25 or more
aday u chew it a few times then hold it in the side of yr mouth ..i miss
the cig in my hand ..lol... think i well go get me some candy cigs .lol..
good luck ...
— brenda F.
March 22, 2006
Thanks for all the responces, I have to quit in order to have the surgery,
i'm down to 2 cigerrettes a day, After I eat, is the worst for me, again
thanks for all your support. It gives me hope, that i'm not alone.
— Trish-B
March 22, 2006
I smoked for 10 years a pack a day. The doctor gave me Wellbutrin Xl, I
quit in a week. The smokes will start to taste crappy. It is a anti
depressent, but works wonders on smoking, I am now 2 months post op and
smoking again, lol. Although I stopped for my WLS. Becareful that you quit
at least 3 weeks prior all togeather, or you can have serious complications
with your lungs during. Goiod Luck!
— MikeL
March 22, 2006
It is sooo hard i know i smoked for nearly 18 yrs. when i was told by my
surgeon i would have to quit 10 weeks prior to surgery, I just knew i
could'nt do it......that was in sept. /05 and i stopped 9/30/05 . I think
quitting cigarettes was more of a healthy life change for myself (than even
this surgery) I proved to myself that i had the determination to do it,
which in turn has given me more reassurance that i can handle the post-op
diet,exercise,and vitamin regimens that are required after the surgery.You
will feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment after quitting...."YOUR
LUNGS WILL THANK YOU" :) having your lungs clear and healthy for
surgery will make for less complications and faster healing time. I used
the patches and they worked wonders for me~I wish you the best of luck in
your quitting & in your weight loss journey!!!
SMILES~hope to see you on the losing side soon....keep in touch (RNY
4/5/06~Tiffany) Remember if you need to talk please feel free to email me!
:)
— tiffany E.
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