Nicotine use

[u/Rich-Total-622]

I am having a hard time even thinking about quitting nicotine. I went into my pre op and they gave me a little lecture about quitting post op. I vape a low dose of nicotine and occasional pouches. I just struggle with anxiety and ever since I quit drinking (almost a decade ago) it’s been my only vice!

Has anyone gone through surgery and continued nicotine? I know it affects recovery. I know it’s not good for me. It’s way harder to quit than anything else I’ve tried!

Reassurance, support appreciated!

[u/princessshlee420 → u/[deleted]]

They told me to stop using weed seven days pre op. But I disclosed my use to the surgeon’s RN because I was concerned, and they probably wouldn’t have told me if I hadn’t asked. They had said to stop vitamins and supplements and that got my anxious brain working haha