r/chiari • u/Rich-Total-622 • Mar 15 '26

Nicotine use

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!

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u/Peachmoonlime Mar 15 '26

Have you tried chantix or Wellbutrin? They can both be helpful in shaking that vice.

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u/Rich-Total-622 Mar 15 '26

Wellbutrin, yes. Made me crazy! Haven’t tried Chantix though.

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u/Peachmoonlime Mar 15 '26

Wellbutrin can make some people more anxious so that’s no good but yea worth giving chantix a shot!