Smoking

Did anyone smoke before and after their surgery? I’m finding it very difficult to give up. I have only smoked 3 today but I know I have to give up completely. Anyone else who was the same and if I cut down will that be enough or do I NEED to stop completely? Xx

I didnt stop at all, i couldnt do it, i cut down to about 6-8 so im sure 3 a day will be fine, try an quit though if you can i wish i could of! got zero will power!

i cut down, and had half on the morning of the op… and i have been fine, i would agree with flicky tho try and quit if you can i wish i could…x

Yh me too!! Lol well that’s made me feel less guilty so Thankyou!! Lol .. How long did it take u to heal coz they say smoking cuts it by 90% eeeeeek x x

im only 3 weeks po so cant comment too much on that lol nurse at my po said im healing really well though so i think ill be fine! xx

Oh that’s ok then lol. Thanks girls, made me feel better! Will still try and quit but least I know if I can’t fully that I will be ok x x

i smoked bout 10 a day and managed 2 give up! i thought i could never do it, but i did it wasn’t easy..it can be done tho hun soo try ur best xxx

I will try but I live too much of a stressful life, will not be easy! Lol xx

I was told by the pc that I need to stop smoking completely. She even mentioned that one patient had a op cancelled on the day because they did a smoking test on her breath and she still had nicotine in her body. I don’t understand why we need to give up smoking. I have had 4 GA’s in my life and I wash mocking until the last minute and then the following day of the op, so I don’t understand the fuss about it! My BA is only in Jky but I am dreading the stop smoking 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after! X

Hey girlies I’m a med student and from my own knowledge in the field I’d really recommend quiting pre op because it can delay wound healing because it lowers blood flow, oxygen and affects the things in the body involving with the healing process itself. I understand its hard but think how much youv wanted the op, dont let smoking get in the way of your perfect boobs :o)

smoked 15 a day pre and post op – had three on the day of BA.

No probs healed fantastically xx

ive never heard of them not letting you have your ba cos of smoking lol she was prob trying to scare you into quitting! zz

I agree flick x x

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