Smoker being put under Gereral Anesthesia

April 22, 2015
Asked By:Jlfmedina in Orange County, CA

I'm being put under general Anastasia tomorrow for a breast augmentation. I'm a smoker and have stopped but for only 24 hours. I know usually they want you to stop way before that. But am I going to die because it's only been 24 hours since I've stopped?

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November 20, 2015

Answer: Anesthesia and smoking

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Answer: Anesthesia and smoking

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June 12, 2015

Answer: Tell your surgeon

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April 27, 2015

Answer: Smoking and anesthesia

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April 27, 2015

Answer: Smoking and anesthesia

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April 24, 2015

Answer: Smoking and general anesthesia

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April 24, 2015

Answer: Smoking and general anesthesia

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April 23, 2015

Answer: Smoking and anesthesia

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April 23, 2015

Answer: Smoking and anesthesia

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