Can I smoke at least 5 cigarettes the most a day before getting the sleeve surgery? (Photo)

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I did all the test needed to get approval for the Sleeve Gastric surgery but,my doctor ask me Not to smoke cigarettes 30 days before the surgery but,I couldn't help it (I've been smoking for 25yrs)and I seriously cut down to like 4 cigarettes a day,I didn't tell him and my surgery is in a week, I also have severe sleep apnea, I really worried something could go wrong because of the smoking!Please give me your advice on what to do.Thank you..

Pablo Garcia, MD · Answer

It is not a good idea. since you must consider all factors, negative relationships have been seen between smoking and sleep apnea.

having full transparency with your doctor before your surgery about such habits is the right thing to do. You should absolutely quit smoking before your surgery so that the anesthesia and recovery process will be as smooth as possible.

Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS · Answer

It is important to stop smoking prior to sleeve gastrectomy.  The complication and leak rates are much higher in patients that smoke because you do not heal well.  We check patients at the hospital with a blood test for smoking and if it comes back positive we cancel the surgery.  We recommend stopping smoking 4-6 weeks prior to surgery.  You should be honest with your surgeon and postpone your surgery if you are still smoking.

Guillermo Alvarez, MD · Answer

Smoking before or right after surgery is not a good idea. Here's a video that will explain more. I hope this helps. warm regards, Dr. Alvarez

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