Question 1

how long does it take to test neg to nicotine if you smoke 3-4 cigs a day. this is for surgery and must be free before they will do.

Accepted Answer

72 hours: Why not consider giving up smoking.  There are many  medications and programs to help.  As you must be aware, smoking is detrimental to your health.

Question 2

i have surgery in 15 days they want me to be nicotine free no nicotine in my blood would it be possible to not have nicotine in my blood

Accepted Answer

Yes: Don't smoke.  Best way to not have nicotine in your blood is to not put any there.  Talk to your docotor to get help stopping.

Question 3

i have simple right ov. cyst of 6*5 cm echo free thin wall in last month..this month it become 4*5 cm with same apperance.is it need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Simple Cysts: Can be expectantly monitored.  It looks  like your cyst is less than 10 cm and shrinking.  No surgery necessary at this time.

Question 4

will corinine levels change from being smoke free at 4 weeks to being smoke free 12 weeks. just smoked 3 packs in 2 weeks. was smoke free for 8 wks but slipped. need surgery badly will i pass?

Accepted Answer

: Even the first puff has been shown to reduce blood flow &amp; many surgical specialties will not do elective surgery on anyone who is not smoke free 90 days. Failure to heal well is a bad thing. If they test for it they may fine it, depending on the sensitivity of the test and what they are testing.

Question 5

the surgery for petit mal to be completely seizure free?

Accepted Answer

Petit mal - surgery?: People do not normally have surgery for petit mal (absence) seizures.  Most people who have these are children, and the seizures abate as they age.

Perhaps you mean complex partial seizures?  These would not be peit mal, but they may be amenable to surgery, in some cases.  Normally a person would try several medicine treatment options first.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/petit-ma

Question 6

where can i get free liver surgery?

Accepted Answer

For what?: NIH.
VA if eligible,
Perhaps in a research protocol depending on the total situation.
It is not free, so someone will pay from taxes, government entity, or charity.

Question 7

my insurance company denied my surgery because i smoke from my dr.. i have been smoke free 2 weeks . will i pass the test for nicotine so i can procee?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine: Yes as long as you test negative. Welcome to the new world of healthcare where the Insurance carrier determines what, when, if and how you get care - and most of the time its never in your best interest - its only what is financially good for the carrier. However when it comes to smoking your risk is higher if you amoke

Question 8

had loose mushy stool since surgery 6mon ago. saw a specialist who recommended pro biotic, peppermint tea and gluten free diet. some days its normal now but most of time loose. i dont know whats normal anymore and if its a result of surgery?

Accepted Answer

: It's possible if you had surgery for the GI tract.

Question 9

how is an anal fissure surgery done? is it successful? will the pain go after surgery? will the fissure recur? want to be pain free  asap.

Accepted Answer

Still Painful: The surgery is done by cutting a portion of the sphincter muscle in the anus.  Unfortunately it can be a painful operation.  If you have not tried nitroglycerin or botox, these may be a good option before surgery.

Question 10

will i be pain free after surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: once you heal from surgery

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How long does it take to test neg to nicotine if you smoke 3-4 cigs a day. this is for surgery and must be free before they will do.

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I have surgery in 15 days they want me to be nicotine free no nicotine in my blood would it be possible to not have nicotine in my blood

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I have simple right ov. cyst of 6*5 cm echo free thin wall in last month..this month it become 4*5 cm with same apperance.is it need surgery?

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Will corinine levels change from being smoke free at 4 weeks to being smoke free 12 weeks. just smoked 3 packs in 2 weeks. was smoke free for 8 wks but slipped. need surgery badly will i pass?

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The surgery for petit mal to be completely seizure free?

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Where can i get free liver surgery?

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My insurance company denied my surgery because i smoke from my dr.. i have been smoke free 2 weeks . will i pass the test for nicotine so i can procee?

A member asked:

Had loose mushy stool since surgery 6mon ago. saw a specialist who recommended pro biotic, peppermint tea and gluten free diet. some days its normal now but most of time loose. i dont know whats normal anymore and if its a result of surgery?

A member asked:

How is an anal fissure surgery done? is it successful? will the pain go after surgery? will the fissure recur? want to be pain free asap.

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Will i be pain free after surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome?

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I have simple right ov. cyst of 65 cm echo free thin wall in last month..this month it become 45 cm with same apperance.is it need surgery?