July 15, 20206 yr The covid-19 test nasal swap is NOT a peice of cake! I had to get one a couple hours ago to get cleared for my shoulder surgery Friday. It was not my favorite. On the topic of surgery, I've had way more orthopedic surgeries than I care to remember in recent years but this will be the first one nicotine free. I'm excited to see the difference in healing time and respiratory recovery. I hope everyone is having a super dee dooper day!
July 15, 20206 yr I've heard those tests are not fun. Best wishes with your surgery an I'm glad you are going into this nicotine free. Everything is better nicotine free.
July 15, 20206 yr I'm looking forward to reading about the difference in your recovery Michelle. I have no doubt that you will see many positive ones as well as a speedier recovery 😊
July 16, 20206 yr Good luck on your surgery @idontsmoke! I once had a surgery where the surgeon wouldn't do it unless I was quit for two full months minimum. He said that it would be too risky because smokers don't heal as well as non-smokers. It's what "inspired" my cold turkey quit a number of years ago.
July 16, 20206 yr idontsmoke, good luck on your surgery. I am so glad you are doing so well with your quit and am sure your recovery will be much more improved.
July 16, 20206 yr Positive vibes for Friday .... Nothing worse than seeing patients...outside the hospital smoking attached to drips ect.... You can rest properly and get well sooner..
July 16, 20206 yr 18 hours ago, idontsmoke said: ...I'm excited to see the difference in healing time and respiratory recovery.... Good luck tomorrow Michelle, and wishing you a speedy recovery.
July 16, 20206 yr Author On 7/15/2020 at 1:18 PM, jillar said: I'm looking forward to reading about the difference in your recovery Michelle. I have no doubt that you will see many positive ones as well as a speedier recovery 😊 Thanks Jillar! I'm sure its going to be a much better recovery this time around! Thank you for being so supportive
July 16, 20206 yr Author 19 hours ago, Mona said: Good luck on your surgery @idontsmoke! I once had a surgery where the surgeon wouldn't do it unless I was quit for two full months minimum. He said that it would be too risky because smokers don't heal as well as non-smokers. It's what "inspired" my cold turkey quit a number of years ago. Hi Mona, thanks for the reply....I'm surprised but happy your doctor drew that line. I've always had doctors suggest quitting and not smoking after surgery but I never listened. This is a new orthopedist who didnt know me when I was vaping but is ecstatic I quit, none the less. I'm glad your doctor's requirement got you to quit! On 7/7/2020 at 8:15 AM, JohnQ said: It's wonderful to get to the point where we can just laugh at it and no longer need to put up a fight with the cravings. I find that it helped my quit tremendously once I comprehend the fact that it was an addiction, then every time a craving came on it was much easier for me to overcome it because I realize now that I'm fighting for my freedom because I no longer want to be an addict. Where as in previous failed quits I thought I was just trying to break "a habit". Education about smoking is definitely essential for quitting. Thanks John, I'm a recovering addict/alcoholic and can tell you you hit the nail on the head with that one. I'm so glad you're doing well! 13 hours ago, Doreensfree said: Positive vibes for Friday .... Nothing worse than seeing patients...outside the hospital smoking attached to drips ect.... You can rest properly and get well sooner.. Thank you Doreen! I was that person. During the last surgery (knee replacement) my former partner wheeled me out of the hospital and up the street so we could vape....and I hadn't vaped for over 24 hours since it was an overnight stay. Sick. I'm so happy I'm going into this one nicotine free
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