Smoking

by anneritchley 15th November 2014, 6:43 pm

Hi all, just a quick question . The surgeon says no smoking for 5weeks befor surgery, but it takes 48 hours for nicotine to compleatly leave your body. 24 hours for carbon monoxide to leave , 20 mins for bp and heart rate to return to normal . If it's the nicotine that is harmful why 5 weeks ? As it happens I stopped 5 weeks ago but just curious xxxx

by Emmapinder1983 15th November 2014, 6:53 pm

Haven't a clue hun, yeah I quit on the 1st October, mentioned it to surgeon and he just said good x x

by **Charlii** 15th November 2014, 9:58 pm

Yours said 5, mine said 2 either side. Again, its just surgeon/clinics individual guidelines. Stick with it and keep up the great work, I know how hard it is!

by anneritchley 15th November 2014, 10:44 pm

I have turned into the she devil at times, but it will be worth it I just wonder why they ask for so long. Maybe sonething to do with blood vessels ? Xx

by Franbo 15th November 2014, 11:33 pm

I think you're right as doesn't smoking increase/decrease the size of your vessels?

Well done anyway! Has it been hard stopping?

by lairyfairie 16th November 2014, 2:02 am

I think it gives the blood vessels/cells the best chance of becoming more active rather than sluggish so your skin and therefore your scars heal as well as possible. I think 2 weeks is average time but some surgeons ask for more to give a better chance of healing. Smoking was a deal breaker with my PS and he said at least 4 weeks either side.

by Mammamia 16th November 2014, 8:09 am

Just think of the money you've saved....more pretty bras!!

by Roses27 16th November 2014, 8:29 am

Congrats on quitting xxx

by Emmapinder1983 16th November 2014, 10:41 am

Thanks. It's hard to give up, but I tell myself just one will be me smoking again, ate loads to start but now I'm fine. Also my partner said if I don't quit no new boobies x x

by AngelinaB79 22nd November 2014, 9:07 pm

My surgeon said 4 weeks before or it's a deal breaker.
The surgery paperwork says 2 weeks before.
I have been trying to quit for the past 2 weeks, I have reduced it down to five a day but decided to go to the Smoking quit clinic on Friday and will be stopping with the help of Champix again as of Monday.
I did try on my own but haven't got great will power.
I will do it though as I want my new boobies.

Xx

by **COOKIE** 22nd November 2014, 10:24 pm

The withdrawal stage for smokers I read somewhere is generally around 3-4 weeks, so giving you a 5 week time period I'm presuming your surgeon will be confident you're over the worst and will be a better candidate for this kind of surgery then.

It's fact that smoking can hinder your recovery. It decreases the oxygen in the bloodstream which can slow down the healing process and could lead to infection. Its a proven fact that smokers are at a higher risk of infection post-op.

If you do go back to smoking, throughout the entire time you have implants this WILL also increase your risk of CC. Smoking with breast implants goes waaaay beyond the healing process because of the 'proven' link between smokers and getting CC. The risks are much higher than they are for non-smokers. Xx

by AngelinaB79 1st December 2014, 9:08 pm

Thanks Cookie.
I am really struggling and only have 12 days to go.
Yesterday I had two and today I had two already.
Aararrrrggggghhhh nope

by anneritchley 1st December 2014, 9:13 pm

Hi I was a 20 a day smoker so know how you feel. But it's really important . If you really can't stop now then make sure you have stopped a clear 2 weeks before op and after the op. Good luck . Xxx

by AngelinaB79 1st December 2014, 9:19 pm

There's less than 2 weeks before op... Only 12 days...
:( x
Not touching another one though.

by anneritchley 1st December 2014, 9:23 pm

I feel your pain xxxx

by Emmapinder1983 1st December 2014, 9:25 pm

You can do it hun x x

by AngelinaB79 1st December 2014, 9:26 pm

Thank you lovelies... Right now I'm not as confident but I know I can do it....
Xx

by Emmapinder1983 1st December 2014, 9:40 pm

Keep yourself busy, i know not good for you but eat boiled sweets. If not have a drink or brush teeth when you have a craving. And remember just one will be more. I've found it so hard but I keep telling myself if I give in no ba x x

by Roses27 1st December 2014, 9:53 pm

Hello ,
Not sure if this will help but I think it's worth a go as it worked for me,,,
Try chewing on a really strong chewing gum - airwaves ? Everytime you want/need a cigarette, I did that and I went from a 25+ a day smoker to nothing, been smoke free for 5 weeks now....
I only gave up because I knew I ws ready to book my BA
Xx good luck xx

by AngelinaB79 1st December 2014, 10:03 pm

Thanks Emma, I'm drinking water every time I fancy one, gonna be widdling for England lol....
But no, thank you for advice and well done on giving up Thumbsup

Xx

by AngelinaB79 1st December 2014, 10:05 pm

Hi Roses,
Never thought about the gum, will grab some tomorrow whilst I'm out.
Thank you for the tips :ok:

Well done on giving up too Thumbsup

Xx

by **COOKIE** 1st December 2014, 10:15 pm

Sugar free Lollipops are another thing that might help. I know they're what help my dad quit. It's often the hand to mouth habit that is hard to quit along with the need for nicotine, so having a lolly you can take in and out as you would a cigarette may help you get over that part if you're finding that at all hard too. Xx

by AngelinaB79 1st December 2014, 10:24 pm

Hi Cookie,
I hadn't thought about sugar free lollies.
I will have a look for some of them tomorrow too, worth a try. Smike

Thank you all for the great tips, feeling the love and support. group hug

Xx

by ambzdee94 1st December 2014, 11:33 pm

i smoke but im not a 20/40 day smoker. more of a social smoker which is really bad some days i have none some days i can have about 5, i never buy them haha! i just have the occasional one off friends and family but still find it hard. i have been without them for couple days but couple of days i have had some.

by AngelinaB79 2nd December 2014, 12:10 am

Lucky for me I was never a big smoker before (15 or so a day), the past two weeks I reduced it to around 5 a day but now I'm 12 days away I really have to stay off them.
It's bloody hard mind lol... Good luck hunni Xx

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