Guest guest Posted October 15, 2001 Report Share Posted October 15, 2001 Mia Hi, yes, I had the BPD/DS and yes, I am a smoker, and yes, I survived. I don't know what your surgeon requires. Some, Like Dr. Rabkin requires you be smoke free for 6 weeks before surgery (or is it 6 months) and then promise never to smoke again. Dr. Anthone did not require I quit last year before my surgery, although told me on the day before my surgery, that I should have no more cigarettes that day (it was an early appointment, like 0700.) and none before surgery. My pulmonary function test was good and my lungs are clear, etc. I can understand the stress and the confort of cigarettes. I don't advocate smoking, but I do it. And I would be up-front with my surgeon. . .call him/her and ask. If you can, I'd stick on a patch. I found it best to put it on at night before sleeping so that you don't wake up with the cravings for a cigarette in the morning. If you have to be smoke free, even 1 cigarette is too much. Quit now, substitute food for cigs this time because it won't matter if you gain weight because you're going to have the surgery. . .and the clearer your lungs are the better you'll be while under anesthesia (not sure how to spell that) and the better you will be during your recovery. Blessed Be Cat Woman P.S. I still smoke. . .I am bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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