OH Robin,
I do feel for you. First of all you have the surgery on your mind, then you
have the pain, and on the top of that you have to quit smoking. I know there
is pressure every where you turn your head. Quitting smoking is the best you
can do, but from my point of view - try to quit while you are in PA
especially with your husband quitting also will make the trip, the surgery,
and both of you on each other's nerves. My husband and I tried to quit
TOGETHER with no surgeries going on we were at each others throats. Don't
get me wrong we do love each other - but it was a horrible site with the both
of us quitting. Both my husband and I started smoking when smoking was cool,
and there were no warnings on how dangerous it was to smoke. Now, of course
there are ads everywhere how dangerous it is to smoke. It's harder for us to
quit. Please, don't get me wrong, I know I have to quit and I know it is
better for people for us in our condition to quit. I just understand how
hard it is to quit. Your husband will be going nuts when you are in surgery
and probably buy a pack of butts. Every since I went and had surgery last
month in PA and was told by Dr. Redan himself, if he knew I smoked he would
not perform surgery on me - now I am on the road to recovery and then I will
quit smoking with the help of doctors. Smoking and quitting are really
serious things. There are such things as major withdrawal from the nicotine.
We can get emails on places where we can check out where to quit smoking -
but the thing we have to remember in the back of our heads is - how long we
have been smoking and the withdrawals your body will be going through. Maybe
try to not have a cigarette after your surgery and see how long you last and
call your local doctor right away for help. I don't know Robin. I don't
mean to be your support because I do know what you are going through. I
don't mean to make your decision harder than what it is. You and your
husband know what is best for you. I wanted you to know you are not alone in
your situation. I wish the best of luck to you! Let me know how you do.
~Chrissie