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Posted 9/20/2020 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. So I’ve been suffering with reflux since a long time now and considering to have fundoplication. Just wanted to ask all the smokers out there if they continued to smoke after the surgery and what was the outcome. I’ve a very stressful life and I’m not ready to quit smoking yet. I know it’s bad for me and my health but I have already tried so many times to quit.
Posted 9/21/2020 11:08 AM (GMT 0)
Arrowflash:

I don't have an answer to smoking post-surgery, but I do know that smoking contributes to reflux, and you should quit. That's something to speak to your potential surgeon about. I tell everyone that surgery should be a last resort. It is major abdominal surgery and the recovery can be lengthy and difficult. You and you need to be committed to following a somewhat restrictive diet. Everyone's recovery is different, but I didn't feel much better until six months post-surgery and the "new" me at one year.

Sharon
Posted 9/21/2020 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hey SharonZ
I’ve quit smoking several times. Everytime I quit there is no improvement in my symptoms . I’m in alot of pain and have literally stopped living my life. I can’t focus on my law school and I don’t even go out anymore. That’s the only reason I’m considering the surgery. I don’t even remember when was the last time I ate my favourite food.
Posted 9/21/2020 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Arrowflash:

I'm just here to offer suggestions, it's always your choice. If you do go to see a surgeon, you can discuss smoking after surgery with them.

Sharon
Posted 10/24/2020 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
I had Nissen Fundoplication over 5 years ago and am a smoker. I did, however, quit totally 2 weeks before surgery and more than a month AFTERWARD. I have tried to quit many times but the stress and anxiety put me in an awful state. I am NOT a heavy smoker (less than a pack per day), but it has not been a problem with my surgery. It's great not to suffer with acid reflux anymore. Hope this is helpful.
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