MaPeg Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 My surgeon told me to stop smoking 2 weeks before and not smoke until 2 weeks after surgery. Has anyone been told different or has anyone actually not listened to that advice at all?What's the actual reason for not smoking before and after surgery? I'm craving one so badly & I'm 13 days till surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liss Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hello! I think it's due to complications, such as increased risk of hematoma, seroma's etc... So, it creates a higher risk of the surgery having not only a successful outcome in the short term, but also in how well you heal...I know it's hard, but try to at least cut down... just think about how you'd feel if you spent all this time and money and the smoking created complications... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaisieF Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 My surgeon suggests no smoking FOUR weeks pre or post op. Apparently it impairs healing, increases infection rates, wound problems & tissue death. I'm lucky I'm a non smoker, but I do feel for you. Stay strong! MummyInLove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenT Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Definitely listen to your surgeon. I would even stop longer than two weeks before the surgery. It increases the risk of the surgery in numerous ways. Why waste the time, money and pain of having beautiful breasts if you could end up with hematomas and seromas which could lead to other complications. Sure there would be many people who didn't listen to the advice and turned out fine, but I don't think its worth risking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMJ Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 I quite a week before surgery and smoked 2 weeks after only for 4 days. The anathesiest said it didn't make a difference in surgery but can prolong your healing. He said cutting down to one a day was the best idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGirl Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hey! My surgeon said no smoking 4 weeks before and after! I think it's time I quit anyway! In saying that anyone have any tips on stopping? Apparently it's because of the risk of infection and the healing, I had keyhole surgery in dec last year and my scars are still quite visible and smoking probably hasn't helped that! He also stated that he has had to remove 3 implants and two being smokers due to infection. In my opinion I wouldn't want to risk it! Got the girls to protect Hello! I think it's due to complications, such as increased risk of hematoma, seroma's etc... So, it creates a higher risk of the surgery having not only a successful outcome in the short term, but also in how well you heal...I know it's hard, but try to at least cut down... just think about how you'd feel if you spent all this time and money and the smoking created complications... Yes why go through everything to and risk having complications!! My smoking money is going in a jar and towards new bras Liss, ittybittytittys and X 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper9 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 I have given up a few times. The last time which was most successful as it's been two years I think since I've had one I gave up by switching to electronic cigarettes. Initially the ones with nicotine then dropped the amount until smoked the nicotine free ones then just stopped without even really noticing. I had a pretty heavy habit to start with. Previously I've tried the pills with some initial success, the gum was also good as physically doing something was better than not- but I got addicted to the gum. The e-cigarette worked best for me as doing something with hands. Also living in Qld when non smoking laws came in worked amazingly as it became so anti social and difficult to do! TallGirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlie Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 I read the Alan Carr quit smoking book and it did help me to see smoking in a different light and helped me stop, I was ready to quit tho and I think that plays a big part in being successful. I found telling myself I was'nt quitting 'just taking a break' helped me aswell the pressure of thinking I could never smoke again always freaked me out and if I'm out drinking and do have a slip up I don't let myself slip back into starting again I just get back on the wagon TallGirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGirl Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 I've heard that book is good!!!! I'm really worried I won't be able to stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlie Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 The book is good I downloaded to my iPad from Amazon, quitting isn't really that hard the physical nicotine withdrawal is only 3 days it's more the emotional attachment which i found harder to deal with,if you can get through the first 3 weeks it becomes easier until one day you realise you haven't even thought about cigs, the fact that they are crazy expensive is a good incentive aswell you can definitely do it,just tell yourself your gonna see how long you can go without one and built from there xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanniP Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I was told i had to quit 6 weeks before surgery but it's actually 8 weeks of a smoke free system to remove any complications (wound infection, healing, blood pressure, oxygen restrictions). I was a heavy heavy smoker and quit 10 weeks out by using Champix - I'm over 7 months post op and still haven't picked one up ?. Honestly it removes all cravings, i checked with my surgeon that it would be OK to take through surgery and his response was that anything is better than smoking, so i took that right the way through ?. See if your GP can put you on it. I do get how hard it is (it especially sucked for me because i loved smoking too) but boobs are worth it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaPeg Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I was told i had to quit 6 weeks before surgery but it's actually 8 weeks of a smoke free system to remove any complications (wound infection, healing, blood pressure, oxygen restrictions). I was a heavy heavy smoker and quit 10 weeks out by using Champix - I'm over 7 months post op and still haven't picked one up ?. Honestly it removes all cravings, i checked with my surgeon that it would be OK to take through surgery and his response was that anything is better than smoking, so i took that right the way through ?. See if your GP can put you on it. I do get how hard it is (it especially sucked for me because i loved smoking too) but boobs are worth it ?I don't really get cravings it's more the action of doing it, like driving to work, having one with a coffee or after a meal etc: I can go without but I find it so hard not to cave in. I'm 10 days out ATM and I've had 3 today & had a few yesterday but none the day before and the week before I had none for 5 days because I was distracted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comtom Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I am 2 1/2 weeks out from surgery and haven't stopped smoking either. I haven't even cut down ?i think it's mind over matter & the thought of giving up is probably harder then actually giving up. I only smoke 4mg's. I really need to get serious and actually make an attempt. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGirl Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I was told if I took champix to stop 2 weeks before surgery.... Only reason I'm worried to take it as I've heard you should finish the tablets for it to be more effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanniP Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 I cannot fathom why a surgeon would make you stop taking tablets that will reduce your risk of a problematic recovery and help you stop smoking. I've not heard of one doing that and i had surgery before my boobs (ovaries) and that surgeon had no issue with Champix either. But yes, you really do need to take it for the 12 weeks. Ive heard mixed reviews of some who haven't, one lady did 4 weeks and hasn't smoked since, the other started smoking again. Although the same could be said for those who did the whole course haha I was told if I took champix to stop 2 weeks before surgery.... Only reason I'm worried to take it as I've heard you should finish the tablets for it to be more effective. I cannot fathom why a surgeon would make you stop taking tablets that will reduce your risk of a problematic recovery and help you stop smoking. I've not heard of one doing that and i had surgery before my boobs (ovaries) and that surgeon had no issue with Champix either. But yes, you really do need to take it for the 12 weeks. Ive heard mixed reviews of some who haven't, one lady did 4 weeks and hasn't smoked since, the other started smoking again. Although the same could be said for those who did the whole course haha Sorry about the weird reply ?! It's not very phone friendly ? TallGirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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