Newbie...question about nicotine and surgery

[rhyanen]

Hi, I'm new here, but have been vaping for some time. I wish I could post this in the health forum, because I think it applies, but here goes.

I am having surgery tomorrow and I was told to quit vaping 4 weeks prior. I know I'm bad....I love to vape, and I wasn't able to quit entirely but did cut down. I am not vaping today, so I was wondering if anyone here has continued vaping all the way up to surgery and what your outcome was. Did you have any delayed healing or adverse health effects as a result of not quitting nicotine? I'd love to hear any suggestions, comments, etc. Your input is very appreciated. Thanks!

Amy

 

[carpedebass]

Officially, of course, I'm saying you should do what your Dr tells you...no vaping.

Unofficially, they told me the same thing when I used to smoke analogs...did I listen? NOPE! Didn't have any issues, but that doesn't mean you won't. I'd be sure to tell them that you still vaped, but did cut down.

 

[Boodle]

Hi Amy. I hope your surgery goes well and recovery is fast. Get your post count up to 5 and you'll be able to post in the health forum. Be well.

 

[Della Cirque]

I had brain surgery in December and didn't listen to the doc's advice either. Smoked analogs until the day of, a few hours before actually. I did cut way back...but still smoked.
Of course I would tell somebody else to listen to the doctor.
Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery.

 

[madjack]

...listen to your Doc...now that I said that, I had hip replacement surgery a couple of years ago, they told me the same thing(smoking analogs at the time)...was warned of DIRE consequences..I didn't even slow down, quit for the 3 daze I was in the hospital and lit up before the car started when I left...I had absolutely no problems at all...BUT, listen to your Doc...as always, the choices are yours to make..............
madjack

 

[Nunnster]

I also say listen to your doc, that out of the way, I also had some surgery's and they told me not to smoke, before I started vaping, and I still smoked like I was going to die the next day, and I was fine. Also smoked when I had my wisdom teeth removed but I paid the price for that one with dry sockets and slow and painful healing...Should of listened to the doc is all I can say.

 

[keyzygirl]

I had surgery recently and vaped right up until they took me in and right after I woke up.As nervous as I was it wasnt an option,lol.No bad effects.The nurse said its more about your breathing under anesthesia that they are worried about.We all know our breathing has improved with vaping.

 

[DaveP]

I've never had a dry socket, but that's more from suction pulling out the clot than nicotine.

I smoked right up until the time I went into the ER for an appendectomy and in the car on the way home 30 hours later and was fine, but the standard disclaimer applies.

I'm not a doctor and your experience may vary!

 

[ScottinSoCal]

As everyone else said, you should listen to your doctor, but....

I've only had any kind of surgery once, on my knee. The doctor gave me strict instruction to not smoke for several days before surgery. I got to the hospital about 30 minutes early so I'd have time to chain-smoke until I checked in. When I got out, my family decided they needed to help me obey the doctor's instructions, so they took away my crutches and I couldn't use them to go outside for a smoke. I found that I could hold my leg up enough to crawl out to the back patio.

I still have both legs, the surgical scars aren't noticeable enough to stop me from wearing shorts, and I don't have a limp. All in all, it didn't seem to have affected me much.

 

[Kateyes]

My vascular surgeon says the nicotine it's self isn't a problem, like patches, gum, etc. It's the analog smoking that is the problem. I never asked about vaping yet.

But you have to listen what your Dr. says.

Good luck! Kat