Getting Surgery Soon: Worried About Nicotine Use

hello! I just learned that I'm getting surgery for my disc in a little less than 2 weeks from now. my preoperative exam is this Thursday. I do vape nicotine, and I was wondering If this would stop me from getting my surgery. I stopped today to make sure, but I'm a little nervous that I won't be allowed to.

Your answer

ChronicPainWarrior_

1y ago

It’s going to hard to not hit your vape but after it’s done you’ll be able to smoke nicotine for taking edge off

ChronicPainWarrior_

1y ago

Stop smoking a couple days before so you don’t wake up during surgery

Irishchick2001

1y ago

I don’t smoke but I had ACDF surgery back in 2019 and i remember them saying no nicotine for several weeks I believe but I’d be honest and just tell them to ease your mind !Good luck with you’re surgery

Kite

1y ago

thank you for the advice! Yeah it's been hard, but I haven't smoked so far!

Lillian55541

1y ago

How do you feel after surgery??? 💕

Kite

1y ago

I feel good! Instead of the leg pain it's now just the pain from the surgery :)) thanks for asking!!

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