Preparing for surgery
Quitting smoking
Smoking increases your risk of problems after surgery. Quitting even one month before reduces your risk.
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Doctors strongly recommend stopping smoking at least eight weeks prior to surgery.
Smoking increases the risk of many problems after surgery such as:
- breathing difficulties
- delayed wound healing
- surgical wound infection
- chest or lung infection (pneumonia)
- stroke and heart attack
- clots in your lungs or legs
- prolonged hospital stay and a higher chance of being readmitted.
Quitting reduces your risk of all these complications and improves your recovery. It also improves your overall health and adds years to your life.