Smoking
I was reading in another thread that someone had to quit smoking before they could have the surgery done. I am a smoker of 16 years. Is this different amongst different doctors or does everyone have to quit smoking first?
I mean, I know that stopping smoking will be healthier on me but I'm trying to get an idea of what all will be expected of me. I don't know if I could quit smoking due to the stress and anxiety of anticipating the surgery itself.
Maybe they'll knock me out (on the OR table) with a cig in hand??? That way when I wake up as the "new me" I can fire one up in a celebratory smoke?
Seriously though, is this a requirement for everyone?
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August 2006 - Met with PCP, begin 6 mo DSWL
October 21st - Sleep Study
October 28th - Seminar
January 30th - Bloodwork comes back, high liver enzymes (PCP does not submit paperwork)
February 19th -labs - another high reading
April 30th - Test for Hepatitis B and C
May 7th - Labs come back NORMAL! (no Hepatitis)
May 9th - Psych Eval (postponed - ins/probs)
May 10th - Liver Ultrasound
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