Ok, first - MODS please move if this is in the wrong section.
Preface : I’m not asking for medical advise as I know those threads are generally closed - I’ve already spoken with my doctor, just want opinions from people who’ve had surgery.
Ok, so I had Nissen Fundoplication surgery 2 weeks ago. For those that don’t know, it’s a surgery to fix acid reflux where the stomach is wrapped around the esophagus to prevent ANYTHING from coming back up. As far as my surgeon and I can tell I’m actually recovering better than expected.
So I asked the important questions: When can I enjoy my pipes again?
His answer was, “Whenever you feel like you can and they don’t have any adverse effect on your healing.
My question for any of you that had any invasive surgery what is the main reason smoking is usually one of those things you have to stop during recovery? Is it the nicotine that can affect healing or is it something else I’m missing?
Everything on the web concerns cigarettes, and the only thing I could find was Winston Churchill supposedly smoked a celebratory cigar after having a major procedure.
I smoked a pipe earlier tonight (an aromatic with low nicotine) but I’m confused as to what I’m looking for as a sign that it’s “interfering” with my healing.
He didn’t seem too concerned with it but more about pressure from heavy lifting and staying away from carbonated drinks and still got me on soft food diet, which SUUUUUUUCKS.
Preface : I’m not asking for medical advise as I know those threads are generally closed - I’ve already spoken with my doctor, just want opinions from people who’ve had surgery.
Ok, so I had Nissen Fundoplication surgery 2 weeks ago. For those that don’t know, it’s a surgery to fix acid reflux where the stomach is wrapped around the esophagus to prevent ANYTHING from coming back up. As far as my surgeon and I can tell I’m actually recovering better than expected.
So I asked the important questions: When can I enjoy my pipes again?
His answer was, “Whenever you feel like you can and they don’t have any adverse effect on your healing.
My question for any of you that had any invasive surgery what is the main reason smoking is usually one of those things you have to stop during recovery? Is it the nicotine that can affect healing or is it something else I’m missing?
Everything on the web concerns cigarettes, and the only thing I could find was Winston Churchill supposedly smoked a celebratory cigar after having a major procedure.
I smoked a pipe earlier tonight (an aromatic with low nicotine) but I’m confused as to what I’m looking for as a sign that it’s “interfering” with my healing.
He didn’t seem too concerned with it but more about pressure from heavy lifting and staying away from carbonated drinks and still got me on soft food diet, which SUUUUUUUCKS.