smoking before surgery

[bloodygyno]

how long before the surgery should you quit smoking cigarettes? i have been told 4 weeks, but this seems a bit extreme. anyone have any other ideas?

thanks

[Shawnw1531]

I have been told the same. I met with a doctor in Milwaukee(not using him for my surgery) and he said he wont operate on me unless i quit smoking for a month, and then at least 2 weeks after surgery. I am currently going through the quiting stage, because if thats what it takes for my embarrasment to go away...by all means its going to happen. I will be healthier, and i can use the money id save to pay for the surgery.