Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 Thanks for the suggestion and congratulations to you! :0) I will give this a try! > howdy. i quit smoking back in january when i decided to have surgery. > i had already cut way down which probably made it a lot easier but i > wanted to offer a suggestion that helped me. i found that i would be ok > for a while (few hours) then i would get this HUGE, almost painful urge > for a cigarette. but if i just took some deep breaths and thought about > something else the urge would pass very quickly (1 minute or less) and > then i was fine. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 As a pre-op, I'd just like to be able to jump, PERIOD!!! ...envisioning myself trying to french inhale steam in the shower...not a pretty picture!!!LOL --- Jill in NY jkhcc2000@...> wrote: > A friend of mine who quit a few years ago said that > whenever she got a craving, she'd jump in the shower! > Obviously this wont be effective on the job, but at > home... > > Good Luck all! > > Jill K in NY > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 The thing that blew me away when I quit was my sense of smell coming back. I was walking through a jewel with a friend of mine (also a smoker) and was like, omg, I can smell the apples, they must be incredible, lets go get some. " She was like your nuts I dont smell any apples, and then we were a few isles away from the bread and the same thing happened, then I figured out how much your smell is muted when you smoke. Was amusing. For me the hardest part about quitting smoking was going out with friends, either for coffee or for drinks, and a lot of them smoked, soooooo I would ask one of them to HOLD a cigarette. That way I would get the doing something with my hands part out of the way, because the actual PHYSICAL cravings go away in like 2 weeks, after that its all psycological. Of course after starting again, I realize my mistake, even after a year and a half, DONT LIGHT THE CIGARETTE. Hold it, that helps BUT DONT LIGHT IT!! My words of wisdom =) > howdy. i quit smoking back in january when i > decided to have surgery. i had already cut way down > which probably made it a lot easier but i wanted to > offer a suggestion that helped me. i found that i > would be ok for a while (few hours) then i would get > this HUGE, almost painful urge for a cigarette. but > if i just took some deep breaths and thought about > something else the urge would pass very quickly (1 > minute or less) and then i was fine. of course, the > urge would return but i would just deal with it the > same way, switch focus and breath deeply. i'm still > not smoking and now i get these urges very > infrequently. it still does happen (once a week or > less) and i deal with it the same way. now the urge > passes in about 15 seconds or so. > > for about six weeks to 2 months my coughing actually > got worse after quitting and i was hacking up > horrible brown mucous. but then my coughing > suddenly stopped and i noticed my lung capacity > increased by about 20% i'd guess. i breathe so much > easier now and i'm really really glad i quit. > > i hope this helps someone. > > erika > pre op > dr herron > waiting for negative h pylori result > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 The thing that blew me away when I quit was my sense of smell coming back. I was walking through a jewel with a friend of mine (also a smoker) and was like, omg, I can smell the apples, they must be incredible, lets go get some. " She was like your nuts I dont smell any apples, and then we were a few isles away from the bread and the same thing happened, then I figured out how much your smell is muted when you smoke. Was amusing. For me the hardest part about quitting smoking was going out with friends, either for coffee or for drinks, and a lot of them smoked, soooooo I would ask one of them to HOLD a cigarette. That way I would get the doing something with my hands part out of the way, because the actual PHYSICAL cravings go away in like 2 weeks, after that its all psycological. Of course after starting again, I realize my mistake, even after a year and a half, DONT LIGHT THE CIGARETTE. Hold it, that helps BUT DONT LIGHT IT!! My words of wisdom =) > howdy. i quit smoking back in january when i > decided to have surgery. i had already cut way down > which probably made it a lot easier but i wanted to > offer a suggestion that helped me. i found that i > would be ok for a while (few hours) then i would get > this HUGE, almost painful urge for a cigarette. but > if i just took some deep breaths and thought about > something else the urge would pass very quickly (1 > minute or less) and then i was fine. of course, the > urge would return but i would just deal with it the > same way, switch focus and breath deeply. i'm still > not smoking and now i get these urges very > infrequently. it still does happen (once a week or > less) and i deal with it the same way. now the urge > passes in about 15 seconds or so. > > for about six weeks to 2 months my coughing actually > got worse after quitting and i was hacking up > horrible brown mucous. but then my coughing > suddenly stopped and i noticed my lung capacity > increased by about 20% i'd guess. i breathe so much > easier now and i'm really really glad i quit. > > i hope this helps someone. > > erika > pre op > dr herron > waiting for negative h pylori result > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 The thing that blew me away when I quit was my sense of smell coming back. I was walking through a jewel with a friend of mine (also a smoker) and was like, omg, I can smell the apples, they must be incredible, lets go get some. " She was like your nuts I dont smell any apples, and then we were a few isles away from the bread and the same thing happened, then I figured out how much your smell is muted when you smoke. Was amusing. For me the hardest part about quitting smoking was going out with friends, either for coffee or for drinks, and a lot of them smoked, soooooo I would ask one of them to HOLD a cigarette. That way I would get the doing something with my hands part out of the way, because the actual PHYSICAL cravings go away in like 2 weeks, after that its all psycological. Of course after starting again, I realize my mistake, even after a year and a half, DONT LIGHT THE CIGARETTE. Hold it, that helps BUT DONT LIGHT IT!! My words of wisdom =) > howdy. i quit smoking back in january when i > decided to have surgery. i had already cut way down > which probably made it a lot easier but i wanted to > offer a suggestion that helped me. i found that i > would be ok for a while (few hours) then i would get > this HUGE, almost painful urge for a cigarette. but > if i just took some deep breaths and thought about > something else the urge would pass very quickly (1 > minute or less) and then i was fine. of course, the > urge would return but i would just deal with it the > same way, switch focus and breath deeply. i'm still > not smoking and now i get these urges very > infrequently. it still does happen (once a week or > less) and i deal with it the same way. now the urge > passes in about 15 seconds or so. > > for about six weeks to 2 months my coughing actually > got worse after quitting and i was hacking up > horrible brown mucous. but then my coughing > suddenly stopped and i noticed my lung capacity > increased by about 20% i'd guess. i breathe so much > easier now and i'm really really glad i quit. > > i hope this helps someone. > > erika > pre op > dr herron > waiting for negative h pylori result > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Was just wondering if or how many of you wls looser.. smoked before the surgery? and how long before did you stop and did you start back afterwards.. looking to hear all the yelling.. thanks in advance kerri k. 354 /pre op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Karri I hate to say I quick one week before surgery and I'm 11 days out of surgery and haven't smked yet.If you smoke and can't quit just make sure the day before cut back and also make sure you tell them and also start to walk as soon as possiable after surgery will help you.God bless a friend debkroll of Iowa. > Was just wondering if or how many of you wls looser.. smoked before the surgery? and how long before did you stop and did you start back afterwards.. looking to hear all the yelling.. thanks in advance > > kerri k. > 354 /pre op > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Aside from the MANY medical problems that smoking causes, it is very dangerous to gastric bypass patients. 1) It kills the little hairs (cilia) in the bronchioles that help to bring out mucous, phlegm and pollutants. I require all of my patients to stop smoking at least three weeks before surgery because that is about how long it takes for the cilia to grow back. Without live cilia, patients cannot clear out the anesthesia and all the other junk that gets into the lungs around time of surgery. There have been studies that show a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and other pulmonary problems in patients who smoked in the two weeks prior to surgery. 2)After surgery, smoking decreases the circulation to the small intestine that is hooked up to the pouch. It hurts healing soon after surgery. But, FOREVER, it can cause ulcers at the anastamosis (junction) of the pouch and small bowel. Smokers have a high risk of not only getting ulcers (already high risk just due to the GBP, but also of perforating the ulcer. That means that you can make a hole and have a leak into your belly. It's just not worth it. Find a way to quit, or strongly reconsider your decision (and motivations) for risking your life to do this surgery. (Can you tell that I've never been a smoker?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Aside from the MANY medical problems that smoking causes, it is very dangerous to gastric bypass patients. 1) It kills the little hairs (cilia) in the bronchioles that help to bring out mucous, phlegm and pollutants. I require all of my patients to stop smoking at least three weeks before surgery because that is about how long it takes for the cilia to grow back. Without live cilia, patients cannot clear out the anesthesia and all the other junk that gets into the lungs around time of surgery. There have been studies that show a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and other pulmonary problems in patients who smoked in the two weeks prior to surgery. 2)After surgery, smoking decreases the circulation to the small intestine that is hooked up to the pouch. It hurts healing soon after surgery. But, FOREVER, it can cause ulcers at the anastamosis (junction) of the pouch and small bowel. Smokers have a high risk of not only getting ulcers (already high risk just due to the GBP, but also of perforating the ulcer. That means that you can make a hole and have a leak into your belly. It's just not worth it. Find a way to quit, or strongly reconsider your decision (and motivations) for risking your life to do this surgery. (Can you tell that I've never been a smoker?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Aside from the MANY medical problems that smoking causes, it is very dangerous to gastric bypass patients. 1) It kills the little hairs (cilia) in the bronchioles that help to bring out mucous, phlegm and pollutants. I require all of my patients to stop smoking at least three weeks before surgery because that is about how long it takes for the cilia to grow back. Without live cilia, patients cannot clear out the anesthesia and all the other junk that gets into the lungs around time of surgery. There have been studies that show a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and other pulmonary problems in patients who smoked in the two weeks prior to surgery. 2)After surgery, smoking decreases the circulation to the small intestine that is hooked up to the pouch. It hurts healing soon after surgery. But, FOREVER, it can cause ulcers at the anastamosis (junction) of the pouch and small bowel. Smokers have a high risk of not only getting ulcers (already high risk just due to the GBP, but also of perforating the ulcer. That means that you can make a hole and have a leak into your belly. It's just not worth it. Find a way to quit, or strongly reconsider your decision (and motivations) for risking your life to do this surgery. (Can you tell that I've never been a smoker?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Kerri If you gave them up for surgery then you can stay off them because you are out from under the control of the nicotine. Think about it, this is your best shot at having and even healthier boby. I beg of you for your own sake, think about it long and hard before you give in. I quit six years ago after smoking 2 packs a day for 36 years. It is the best thing next to weight loss surgery that I have don't for me and my family. I dearly loved my cigarettes but decided I loved my husband, children, grandchildren and the rest of my family and friends more. Think about Girl. Good Luck, you can do it!!!! A. B. LAP RNY 3/22/03 BMI 65/54 386/311 - 75 LBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Kerri If you gave them up for surgery then you can stay off them because you are out from under the control of the nicotine. Think about it, this is your best shot at having and even healthier boby. I beg of you for your own sake, think about it long and hard before you give in. I quit six years ago after smoking 2 packs a day for 36 years. It is the best thing next to weight loss surgery that I have don't for me and my family. I dearly loved my cigarettes but decided I loved my husband, children, grandchildren and the rest of my family and friends more. Think about Girl. Good Luck, you can do it!!!! A. B. LAP RNY 3/22/03 BMI 65/54 386/311 - 75 LBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 Kerri If you gave them up for surgery then you can stay off them because you are out from under the control of the nicotine. Think about it, this is your best shot at having and even healthier boby. I beg of you for your own sake, think about it long and hard before you give in. I quit six years ago after smoking 2 packs a day for 36 years. It is the best thing next to weight loss surgery that I have don't for me and my family. I dearly loved my cigarettes but decided I loved my husband, children, grandchildren and the rest of my family and friends more. Think about Girl. Good Luck, you can do it!!!! A. B. LAP RNY 3/22/03 BMI 65/54 386/311 - 75 LBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I truly hope you didn't get offended by my message about smoking. I was asked for my opinion, so I gave it. If it can help anyone (even just 1!!) person quit smoking though, any ruffled feathers would soon be forgotten. Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Bev I live in a smoke free city. No smoking in public buildings or within 25 feet of any entrance. Most obey even that and those who don't, I inform and ask to move. Dallas is about to take it even a step further and eliminate smoking even in bars and clubs. After all the battle they went through eliminating it in restaurants, they found not only did it work, but the majority wanted them to go further. There is an area of heavy restaurants along the Tollway with those on one side being in Dallas with no smoking and those on the other side in with smoking. Those in Dallas who feared losing business have found the exact opposite, that many come there now because they are non smoking. > > >> > > >> From: Mango man mangomaninparadise@ ... > > >> Subject: Re: Social Security disability > > >> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > >> Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 7:31 PM > > >> > > >> I understand the process to receive the _disability_ status > > >> can be a lengthy one. For all of you who have attained this > > >> status (based on restriction in your lungs) have you had to > > >> meet with Social Security staff each year on the anniversary > > >> to renew your status. I would think that once they made > > >> their medical decision based on your lungs having > > >> dropped below an acceptable level, they know your lungs are > > >> not apt to turn around and improve but being a government > > >> agency, I find I can't assume anything. What have been your > > >> experiences? > > >> > > >> Mike > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ------ > > >> > > >> > > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > > >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > >> Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 07:20:00 > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ------ > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 07:20:00 > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 BJ...oh good. I'm glad you're not dancing in a smoke filled room. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Social Security disability> >> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> >> Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 7:31 PM> >>> >> I understand the process to receive the _disability_ status> >> can be a lengthy one. For all of you who have attained this> >> status (based on restriction in your lungs) have you had to> >> meet with Social Security staff each year on the anniversary> >> to renew your status. I would think that once they made> >> their medical decision based on your lungs having> >> dropped below an acceptable level, they know your lungs are> >> not apt to turn around and improve but being a government> >> agency, I find I can't assume anything. What have been your> >> experiences?> >> > >> Mike> >>> >>> >>> >> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ------> >>> >>> >> No virus found in this incoming message.> >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >> Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 07:20:00> >>> >> > >> > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ------> >> >> > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 07:20:00> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 BJ...oh good. I'm glad you're not dancing in a smoke filled room. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Social Security disability> >> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> >> Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 7:31 PM> >>> >> I understand the process to receive the _disability_ status> >> can be a lengthy one. For all of you who have attained this> >> status (based on restriction in your lungs) have you had to> >> meet with Social Security staff each year on the anniversary> >> to renew your status. I would think that once they made> >> their medical decision based on your lungs having> >> dropped below an acceptable level, they know your lungs are> >> not apt to turn around and improve but being a government> >> agency, I find I can't assume anything. What have been your> >> experiences?> >> > >> Mike> >>> >>> >>> >> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ------> >>> >>> >> No virus found in this incoming message.> >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >> Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 07:20:00> >>> >> > >> > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ------> >> >> > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 07:20:00> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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