Bobbie Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Does anyone out there know if Dr. Ortiz has a requirement of no smoking in order to have the surgery? I know here in Oregon I have to be smoke free for at least 6mo. Yes I know its better for my health but everyone has some bad habit. (haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I met two girls at OCC when I was there this month that were both smokers. He gave them a big lecture but did the surgery anyways. Does anyone out there know if Dr. Ortiz has a requirement of no smoking in order to have the surgery? I know here in Oregon I have to be smoke free for at least 6mo. Yes I know its better for my health but everyone has some bad habit. (haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I met two girls at OCC when I was there this month that were both smokers. He gave them a big lecture but did the surgery anyways. I believe in the paperwork it states that you must stop smoking two weeks prior to surgery. Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I believe in the paperwork it states that you must stop smoking two weeks prior to surgery.Kristy Yes, I think you are right. In fact, I am pretty sure someone on here was denied until they stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I met two girls at OCC when I was there this month that were both smokers. He gave them a big lecture but did the surgery anyways. That really surprises me because I believe there is someone on here who was denied surgery until she stopped. She had to re-schedule her date. So I am just wondering what his thinking was. Maybe because they were already there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 No idea but I can assure yu they were smoking at the hotel. I was surprised. That really surprises me because I believe there is someone on here who was denied surgery until she stopped. She had to re-schedule her date. So I am just wondering what his thinking was. Maybe because they were already there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaAnn Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Does anyone out there know if Dr. Ortiz has a requirement of no smoking in order to have the surgery? I know here in Oregon I have to be smoke free for at least 6mo. Yes I know its better for my health but everyone has some bad habit. (haha) I was a smoker before surgery and had to quit two weeks prior, I probably had 2 or 3 in the two weeks and truthfully had no intention of quitting after surgery but when I tried to smoke afterwards for about two to three weeks., the pain from sucking in air was painful! So, I gave it up and now I don't miss it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now