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plvandlng · 06-10-2008, 11:35 PM

Hey there, I have read a lot of conflicting info on the effects of smoking before & after a BL/BA. I quit smoking about two weeks ago. My BL/BA is scheduled three weeks from now. Is that enough time? I have heard that you should wait three months before you get the surgery. My PS said 4 weeks is plenty of time. Have any of you quit smoking before a BL? How long did you wait? And did you have any complications healing because of it? Thanks!!!

Ivy · 06-11-2008, 01:13 AM

I think 4 weeks is plenty of time. Smoking interferes with the oxygen levels in your blood. When you smoke, all of your tissues get less oxygen than they need to survive, especially after a surgical procedure. If you do happen to start smoking again, I would reschedule the surgery. Necrosis is not a complication you want to deal with.

deelicious · 06-16-2008, 12:14 AM

Hello! I quit smoking about two weeks prior to my surgery. I have to admit though... I did cheat... I had a cigarette the day before my BA/BL. But I'm happy to say that I haven't gone back. I've been smoke free for about two months now. I had complications (hematoma), but I really don't know if it's linked to my smoking.

Atomic · 06-16-2008, 03:02 AM

Congratulations to you!! I didn't manage to stop, (luckily I didn't have any problems from it,) I would think 5 weeks is more than enough time for the oxygen flow to get up to full strength!

06-10-2008, 11:35 PM	#1
plvandlng Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hopkinsville Kentucky Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Calling all smokers.... current or former Hey there, I have read a lot of conflicting info on the effects of smoking before & after a BL/BA. I quit smoking about two weeks ago. My BL/BA is scheduled three weeks from now. Is that enough time? I have heard that you should wait three months before you get the surgery. My PS said 4 weeks is plenty of time. Have any of you quit smoking before a BL? How long did you wait? And did you have any complications healing because of it? Thanks!!! __________________ [IMG][/IMG] Army Wife "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell 5'4", 125lbs, 31"RC Before: Saggy 34C After: Nice perky 36D www.justbreastimplants.com/Hueneke/

06-11-2008, 01:13 AM	#2
Ivy President of the Universe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,715 My Mood: Thanks: 1,315 Thanked 1,089 Times in 752 Posts	I think 4 weeks is plenty of time. Smoking interferes with the oxygen levels in your blood. When you smoke, all of your tissues get less oxygen than they need to survive, especially after a surgical procedure. If you do happen to start smoking again, I would reschedule the surgery. Necrosis is not a complication you want to deal with. __________________

06-16-2008, 12:14 AM	#3
deelicious Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 117 My Mood: Thanks: 69 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Hello! I quit smoking about two weeks prior to my surgery. I have to admit though... I did cheat... I had a cigarette the day before my BA/BL. But I'm happy to say that I haven't gone back. I've been smoke free for about two months now. I had complications (hematoma), but I really don't know if it's linked to my smoking. __________________ BA/BL 3/15/08 5'2", 123 lbs Pre BA: 34c Post BA: It's Official: 34DD!! Mentor Mod+ Profile Smooth Round Saline, Complete Unders, Benelli Lift 325s f/t 360cc R/L

06-16-2008, 03:02 AM	#4
Atomic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 766 Thanks: 23 Thanked 259 Times in 224 Posts	Congratulations to you!! I didn't manage to stop, (luckily I didn't have any problems from it,) I would think 5 weeks is more than enough time for the oxygen flow to get up to full strength! __________________ .

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