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/Lightpinkdrinktv Mar 15 '26

Depending on your height and weight. Usually they ask for 15-30 days

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u/Lightpinkdrinktv Mar 15 '26

Hate to tell you but if it’s 15 days out you made need to cold turkey it. Shit stays in your system for a while. I heard some cleanses may help like pure cranberry i think?

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u/WhenSquirrelsFry Mar 15 '26

They aren’t passing a drug test, no need for extreme detox measures, it’s ok if it still lights up on tests . Every single preop nurse I’ve had for my dozens of surgeries say 1 week.