Vaping 0 nicotine before surgery OK?

[AlmondEyes]

This is probably a dumb question and I think I know the answer. I just want some verification. I'm looking into some body contour surgery and the doc told me it's best to not smoke at least 3 weeks before surgery. He'd never heard of e cigarettes, so explaining things seemed pointless. But he did tell me it's the tar in cigarettes that messes up your healing after surgery.

Can I assume if I get the 0 nicotine e liquid, I'll still be able to vape... or feel like I'm smoking. I think I'll be much better going through the motions of smoking, even if there is no nicotine. Seems logical to me I could still vape if there were no nicotine in the liquid, but I wanted some verification before I went shopping online.... or before I look into making my own like several of you have posted and I still don't understand about

 

[katink]

But he did tell me it's the tar in cigarettes that messes up your healing after surgery.

I don't know what the docs are thinking of... but if he clearly told you this is about you not taking in tar... then I don't understand why you are talking about nicotine (or no nicotine)? Just in case you are equaling those two: there is no tar in nicotine at all... tar is in tobacco, but not in our e-cigs... with or without nicotine.

(Of course, if the doc also said 'no nicotine' though you don't mention that.. then indeed no-nic would be the way to go - might be wise anyhow, if you can do that ).

 

[AlmondEyes]

I didn't realize there was no tar when vaping.... I know he stressed I need to quit smoking before surgery and I specifically asked him what was in the cigarette that would cause me to not heal correctly and he answered the tar. So I don't need to quit vaping? I wonder if I ought to do it just in case....

I guess I'll just go 0 nicotine until a little while after surgery for good measure. But thanks for the response......

 

[yvilla]

Tar comes from combustion of tobacco. There is no combustion (nor tobacco) in our ecigs.

But I'm also surprised the doctor didn't say nicotine - that's what they usually tell you to refrain from before and after surgery, at least in my experience. However, I'm pretty sure the real culprit is more likely to be the nicotine combined with combustion, that is, with the carbon monoxide you also get from smoking tobacco (also absent in ecigarettes).

Nonetheless, nicotine itself is a stimulant and does have some cardiovascular effects, so I agree it would be wiser for you to go with no nicotine (not that I was ever able to follow that similar advice from doctors and dentists throughout all my years of being addicted to cigarettes ). That way you'll have no substances to worry about at all pre and post your surgery.

Good luck with it!

 

[taz3cat]

Had heart surgry and vape before and after with nicotine. No unusal problems. all my doctors have known since June 2008 that I vape nicotine.

 

[Jim Davis]

I didn't realize there was no tar when vaping.... I know he stressed I need to quit smoking before surgery and I specifically asked him what was in the cigarette that would cause me to not heal correctly and he answered the tar. So I don't need to quit vaping? I wonder if I ought to do it just in case....

I guess I'll just go 0 nicotine until a little while after surgery for good measure. But thanks for the response......

I don't think that any of us are qualified to give you a safe answer. Don't ask questions to strangers when it comes to your medical condition. The best thing you can do is pick up the phone, and call your doctor. I don't mean to sound harsh, but it's *your* health & life, and this is *not* the place to question it.

 

[ImEatingSeeds]

Nicotine serves to thin the blood, so far as I know. Stimulants generally tend to do that.

I'd steer clear of all stimulants a week before, and a week after surgery...

 

[jonny123456]

can u vape after dental surgery

 

[chicagobrad01]

I'm thinking prolly not after dental surgery since you're not even suppose to suck through a straw afterwards. Or is that just when you have a tooth pulled to avoid dry socket?

 

[desync0]

I wouldn't vape or use analogs for a few days after any dental work.

Dentists are mostly concerned with the drying properties of smoke, and pg does the same thing in my experience.

Plus any raw umm "wounds" from dental work will allow faster absorption of any chemicals in anything you put in your mouth, hence salt burns like a .... lol

 

[AlmondEyes]

Called the office and the receptionist asked the doc my question. His answer was "It's better than nothing" regarding nicotine (I asked her if nicotine was the bad guy along with the tar... would using nicotine gum be OK). In other words, it'd be best to not vape or smoke at all. But the tar is the worst culpret.

Wonder, if I end up going to him for surgery, if I ought to print out some info on vaping so he'd understand what it is. Or perhaps could suggest it to patients who do smoke... I know he wouldn't condone it, but it'd be a better option for people who will be stubborn and not put down their cigarettes.

 

[Jim Davis]

I had a couple of surgeries before e-cigs were around, and as soon as I could sneak away, I headed outside the Hospital for an analog. The doctor screamed and yelled, but I didn't listen. I got home, and spent most of my recovery time on the patio, coughing and hacking, but I'm still here.

This was my experience, and not meant as advise to anyone.

 

[Jim Davis]

I've had lost of teeth pulled, and my Dentist knew that I would go for a ciggi the minute I got outside. He told me that he was mostly concerned with the "sucking". It tends to dislodge the natural plug that forms where the tooth was. If that "plug" is dislodged, you're in for some serious greif. He told me to "suck gently in the ciggi."

 

[AlmondEyes]

Had a consultation with a different doc yesterday who said nicotine is bad because it constricts the blood vessels... so I'd have to give up anything to do with nicotine. Weird the first doc didn't say that.

 

[Wildsky]

I wouldn't vape or use analogs for a few days after any dental work.

Sorry I have to say, if you can NOT vape or use an analog for a few days - then why not just QUIT!

Asking me to go a few HOURS would be risking life and limb!

 

[Wildsky]

I had a couple of surgeries before e-cigs were around, and as soon as I could sneak away, I headed outside the Hospital for an analog. The doctor screamed and yelled, but I didn't listen. I got home, and spent most of my recovery time on the patio, coughing and hacking, but I'm still here.

This was my experience, and not meant as advise to anyone.

Sounds like me. The minute I could stand up after my c-section, I was hobbling my way down to the ground floor, and out the door pushing my damn IV thing - so I could go have a friggin SMOKE!

 

[WebNetIncome]

I wouldn't vape or use analogs for a few days after any dental work.

Dentists are mostly concerned with the drying properties of smoke, and pg does the same thing in my experience.

Plus any raw umm "wounds" from dental work will allow faster absorption of any chemicals in anything you put in your mouth, hence salt burns like a .... lol

Have not started vaping yet.
I have had more than the average amount of dental work. Crowns, fillings, root canal, etc. Smoked before and after all of them.

Now, when getting a tooth pulled, I held off as long as possible, but still had to have my analog cig. I would inhale very carefully keeping mouth mostly open as not to suck hard.

I kinda say it is up to the person to decide the risk involved. I personally don't even give smoking a second thought on anything but getting a tooth pulled.
As far as surgery, only had stints so far. Smoked before surgery, then fired up another just as soon as I was released the next day.

I am real hard-headed

 

[nwofoxhound]

Hmm if you got 0 mg juice, doesnt that mean the active ingredients only include PG, Water and Flavoring?

If nicotine restricts blood flow, dont smoke with nicotine? IMO it would be wise to stay away from anything resembling a smoke when it comes to medical recovery, whether it be dental or not. Even if just for a couple of days, try to put in a good effort to postpone your regular smoke...

btw it is the sucking that is also a bad thing! ultimately up to you, consider it a restraining excersise - because we all know, e-cigs still require moderation

 

[AnglVapin]

Sounds like me. The minute I could stand up after my c-section, I was hobbling my way down to the ground floor, and out the door pushing my damn IV thing - so I could go have a friggin SMOKE!

Wildsky... yo have no idea how clearly I can envision this. The reason being.... I pushed the IV pole too! I also know it is extremely hard to hold on to a rail, push an IV pole and hold the back of your gown closed all at the same time.

Don't ask me HOW I know, just trust me that I do! LOL

 

[taz3cat]

I vaped before and after and it help me get though the ordeal. It is a personal decision in my book. I am forunate that I have always healed fast even smoking analogs. The doctors did not take my e-cig away from me either and I was in no shape to go out to smoke.